Noun: optical maser 'óp-ti-kul 'mey-zu(r)
- An acronym for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation; an optical device that produces an intense monochromatic beam of coherent light
"The surgeon used an optical maser to perform the delicate eye operation";
- laser
Derived forms: optical masers
Type of: optical device
Part of: photocoagulator
Encyclopedia: Optical maser