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Definition of saser

saser

/ˈseɪ.zər/
sa · ser

Plural:sasers
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• noun

1

A device that emits a highly concentrated, coherent beam of sound waves (acoustic phonons), operating on principles similar to a laser but using sound instead of light.

Example

"Researchers are investigating how the development of a functional saser could revolutionize high-precision ultrasound technologies and medical imaging."

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Word Origin & Etymology

An acronym for Sound Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation, coined in the late 20th century as an acoustic analogue to the laser (Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation).

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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