maser

Meanings

• noun

  A type of high-power laser used to amplify microwaves, particularly in communications and radar systems.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈmeɪzɚ/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈmeɪzɚ/
   
   
   
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Variants

List of all variants of maser that leads to same result
maser , masers

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Etymology

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Maser is an acronym for Microwave Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.

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Trivia

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1. Maser was the first laser to be invented.

2. Maser is used in the Maser Oven, a type of microwave oven developed in the 1970s.

3. Maser is also used in the Maserati car brand name, which has no connection to the laser technology.

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Related Concepts

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1. Laser: Maser is a type of laser, but it operates on microwave frequencies instead of visible light.

2. Amplification: Maser is a device used for amplifying microwave signals.

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Culture

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The maser was invented in 1953 by Charles H. Townes and his team at Columbia University. It played a crucial role in the development of laser technology and has been used extensively in various applications, including satellite communication and astronomical research.

How to Memorize "maser"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a high-powered machine that amplifies microwaves using stimulated emission of radiation. This is a maser.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'maser' with 'microwave amplifier' or 'stimulated emission of radiation'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym M-A-S-E-R to remember that Maser is Microwave Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.

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