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Lasers have a wide range of applications across various fields. The acronym 'LASER' stands for _____.
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Lasers have a wide range of applications across various fields. The acronym 'LASER' stands for _____.

A.

Light And Sound Energy Radiation

B.

Laser Application in Scientific and Experimental Research

C.

Light Amplification by Spontaneous Emission of Radiation

D.

Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation

Correct option is D

The Correct Answer is: (d) Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation
Explanation:
LASER stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. It is a device that emits a beam of light through a process of optical amplification based on the stimulated emission of electromagnetic radiation.
When they return to a lower energy state, they release photons (light particles). 
Information Booster:
  • Laser light is monochromatic (single wavelength), coherent, and highly directional.

  • Applications include medical surgeries, barcode scanners, CD/DVD players, optical communication, military targeting, and laser cutting/welding.

  • First operational laser was built by Theodore Maiman in 1960.

  • Types of lasers: Gas lasers (He-Ne), Semiconductor lasers, Solid-state lasers (Nd:YAG), Dye lasers, etc.

  • Laser technology is also used in LIDAR, fiber optics, and holography.

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