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Where did the name laser come from?

March 28, 2020 by Karen Hill

Like sonar and radar, laser is an acronym for a phrase that is much longer.

LASER stands for “light amplification by the stimulated emission of radiation.”

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About Karen Hill

Karen Hill is a freelance writer, editor, and columnist. Born in New York, her work has appeared in the Examiner, Yahoo News, Buzzfeed, among others.

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