quantum cascade laser
English
[edit]Alternative forms
[edit]- quantum cascade laser, a.k.a. QC laser, quantum-cascade laser
Etymology
[edit]quantum after the behavior of electrons and photons, cascade for a series of small steps, describing an implementation of a laser.
Noun
[edit]quantum cascade laser (plural quantum cascade lasers)
- 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.