Laser

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006883",
  "term": "Laser",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A device that generates a beam of coherent electromagnetic radiation through the stimulated emission of photons from an energized medium. The light produced is monochromatic, meaning it consists of a single wavelength, and highly collimated, traveling in a narrow, parallel beam. Lasers are used in atmospheric science for remote sensing applications, including lidar systems that measure aerosols, clouds, and wind speeds.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/laser/"
}