Quantum cascade laser
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English
Etymology
quantum after the behavior of electrons and photons, cascade for a series of small steps, describing an implementation of a laser.
Alternate Forms
quantum cascade laser, a.k.a. QC laser, quantum-cascade laser
Noun
A laser that operates by analogy with an electronic waterfall, with electrons cascading down a series of small steps emitting a photon at each step.
