maser

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see also: MASER

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Pronunciation

• (GenAm) IPA: /ˈmeɪzɚ/

Noun

maser (plural masers)

1. (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
2. (astronomy) Any celestial object that generates microwaves using the same method

Related terms

• laser

Translations

• French: maser
• German: Maser
• Italian: maser
• Russian: ма́зер

Noun

maser

1. Obsolete spelling of mazer#English|mazer

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MASER

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Noun

maser (plural masers)

1. Acronym of microwave amplification by the stimulated emission of radiation

Synonyms

• maser

Related terms

• GRASER

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