Associations to the word «Maser»

Wiktionary

MASER, noun. (physics) a device for the coherent amplification or generation of electromagnetic radiation (especially of microwave frequency) by the use of excitation energy in resonant atomic or molecular systems
MASER, noun. (astronomy) Any celestial object that generates microwaves using the same method
MASER, noun. Obsolete spelling of mazer
MASER, noun. Acronym of microwave amplification by the stimulated emission of radiation.

Dictionary definition

MASER, noun. An acronym for microwave amplification by stimulated emission of radiation; an amplifier that works on the same principle as a laser and emits coherent microwave radiation.

Wise words

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