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    What is the full form of LASER?
    Question

    What is the full form of LASER?

    A.

    Lower Application of System Emission of Radioactivity

    B.

    Learning to Amplify and Stimulate Emission of Radiation

    C.

    Light Addition to Systematic Electromagnetic 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, referring to the process of stimulating the emission of light and amplifying it through a specific medium to produce a coherent beam.

    Information Booster:

    • First Developed: In 1960 by Theodore Maiman.
    • Applications: Used in medicine, communication, entertainment, manufacturing, military, and space technology.
    • Principle: Based on stimulated emission of radiation.
    • Types of LASERs: Gas lasers, Solid-state lasers, Fiber lasers, and Semiconductor lasers.
    • Medical Uses: Eye surgeries (LASIK), skin treatments, and cancer therapy.
    • Industrial Uses: Cutting, welding, and engraving materials.
    • Military Uses: Missile guidance, laser weapons, and target designation.
    • Communication: Used in fiber-optic technology for high-speed data transmission.

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