Raman laser

noun

A laser in which the fundamental light-amplification mechanism is stimulated Raman scattering.

Meanings

nounRaman laser (plural Raman lasers)

plural Raman lasers

Origin

From Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman, Indian physicist.

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