Maser: meaning, definitions and examples

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maser

 

[ หˆmeษชzษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

science technology

A maser is a device that emits coherent electromagnetic waves through amplification by stimulated emission of a specific wavelength. It is similar to a laser but typically operates in the microwave spectrum rather than visible light.

Synonyms

microwave amplifier, stimulated emission device

Examples of usage

  • The laboratory developed a new maser for precise measurements.
  • Researchers used a maser to explore quantum mechanical phenomena.
  • The satellite is equipped with a high-frequency maser for communication.

Translations

Translations of the word "maser" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น maser

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคธเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Maser

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ maser

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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ maser

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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท maser

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ maser

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mazer

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๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงุฒุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ maser

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ maser

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๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ maser

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ maser

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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mazer

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ maser

Etymology

The term 'maser' is derived from the acronym 'Microwave Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.' The concept was first introduced in the 1950s, following the development of lasers, which operate in the optical range. The first working maser was built by Charles Townes and Arthur Leonard Schawlow in 1954. Maser technology has been widely used in various applications, including radio astronomy, telecommunications, and medical imaging. As research in quantum electronics advanced, masers became crucial in the development of highly sensitive devices that require precise measurements. Today, the field continues to evolve, with masers being explored for their potential in future quantum computing technologies.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,854, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.