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19 August 2006 |
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The difference between masers and lasers The main difference between a maser and a laser is that masers use microwaves. Hence the letter m. Although this is condsidered more of historical term. Laser stands for light amplification by stimulated emission of radition. It is now suggested that the the term Maser stand for molecular amplification by stimulated emission of radition Although light in the case of laser is often visible light it could be other light from any wavelength such as infrared or ultra violet. References sources: Questions or comments? email info@clearlyexplained.com
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