Lasing

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006469",
  "term": "Lasing",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The process by which a laser generates coherent light through stimulated emission. It involves achieving a population inversion, where more atoms or molecules are in an excited state than in a lower energy state, allowing for the amplification of light. Lasing occurs when the gain from stimulated emission exceeds the losses within the optical resonator.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "laser",
    "stimulated emission"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 2223. 'Glossary of terms used in photochemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 2251 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668122223)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/lasing/"
}