maser

/ˈmeɪzər/

Definitions

1. noun

A device that produces coherent radiation by amplifying stimulated emission.

“The scientists used a maser to generate a beam of coherent light.”

2. verb

To amplify stimulated emission in order to produce coherent radiation.

“The researchers masered the atoms to create a beam of coherent light.”

Synonyms

  • laser
  • oscillator

Antonyms

  • decoherer
  • incoherer