English Explanatory Dictionary

quantum cascade laser

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A laser that operates by analogy with an electronic waterfall, with electrons cascading down a series of small steps emitting a photon at each step.

Word forms

quantum cascade laser quantum cascade lasers

Etymology

quantum after the behavior of electrons and photons, cascade for a series of small steps, describing an implementation of a laser.

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