What does MASER mean?

Parts of Speech

Maser is a noun.

Definitions

A maser is a device that produces coherent electromagnetic radiation through amplification by stimulated emission.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈmeɪzər/
• UK: /ˈmeɪzə/

Origin and Usage

The word "maser" is an acronym for "microwave amplification by stimulated emission of radiation." The first maser was built in 1954 by Charles H. Townes and his colleagues. Masers are used in a variety of applications, including atomic clocks, radio astronomy, and medical imaging.

Synonyms

There are no commonly used synonyms for "maser."

Related Words

• laser
• hazer
• blaze
• glaze
• graze

Example Sentences

• The maser is an important tool in radio astronomy.
• The maser is used in some medical imaging techniques.
• Masers are also used in atomic clocks.