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What does LASER stand for? In what respect it differs from an ordinary source.

Subject :- Applied Physics 2.

Topic :- Laser.

Difficulty :- Low.

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LASER stands for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation.

LASER Ordinary light
It is highly monochromatic It is polychromatic
It is highly coherent It is not coherent
Stimulated emissions are responsible Spontaneous emissions are responsible
Highly directional Not directional
Highly energetic Less energy is associated
Example: He Ne, Nd:YAG Example: sunlight, incandescent bulb
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