LASER
Focused light source
LASER is an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation, though the lowercase form laser is now standard for the device itself.
A laser produces an intense, focused beam of light through a process that amplifies electromagnetic radiation.
Lasers have applications ranging from surgery and manufacturing to barcode scanners and pointer devices.
The word functions as both noun and verb: laser eye surgery, they lasered the serial number off the gun.
Something described as laser-focused or laser-sharp emphasizes precision and intensity.
Structural support member
- lightVisible electromagnetic radiation
- opticsScience of illumination
- wavelengthSpatial repetition interval
- photonElectromagnetic radiation unit
diode · semiconductor · fiber · amplification · coherent · monochromatic · emission · infrared
Accuracy of measurement
- accuracyDegree of correctness
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- pinpointLocate with exactness
- concentratedGathered or intensified
targeted · intense · narrow · focused · specific · direct · exact · unwavering
Energy-shooting firearm
- ray gunFictional beam-emitting weapon
- Star WarsIconic space fantasy franchise
- targetingSelecting as objective
- militaryArmed forces collectively
designator · guided · missile · rangefinder · defense · directed energy · dazzler · tactical
Invasive medical procedure
- eyeOrgan of sight
- LASIKCorneal vision correction
- retinaLight-sensing tissue layer
- corneaEye's clear outer dome
dermatology · scalpel · ablation · cauterization · cosmetic · resurfacing · hair removal · tattoo removal
beam
Structural support member
- lightVisible electromagnetic radiation
- opticsScience of illumination
- wavelengthSpatial repetition interval
photon · diode · semiconductor · fiber · amplification · coherent · monochromatic · emission · infrared · ultraviolet
precision
Accuracy of measurement
concentrated · targeted · intense · narrow · focused · specific · direct · exact · unwavering · keen
blaster
Energy-shooting firearm
- ray gunFictional beam-emitting weapon
- Star WarsIconic space fantasy franchise
- targetingSelecting as objective
military · designator · guided · missile · rangefinder · defense · directed energy · dazzler · tactical · sci-fi
surgery
Invasive medical procedure
cornea · dermatology · scalpel · ablation · cauterization · cosmetic · resurfacing · hair removal · tattoo removal · lithotripsy
cutting
Dividing via sharp edge
marking · manufacturing · CNC · precision · metal · drilling · cladding · sintering · 3D printing · machining
show
Make something apparent
- light showChoreographed illumination performance
- concertLive musical performance
- discoSeventies dance music
nightclub · projector · hologram · display · rave · effects · stage · planetarium · pointer · presentation
LASERscattered light
Light redirected by obstacles
diffuse light · incandescent light · ambient light · sunlight · fluorescent light
LASERshotgun
Long gun firing shot
scattershot · blunderbuss · carpet bombing · buckshot · flood
- laser hair removalLight-based permanent depilation
- laser beamFocused, amplified light emission
- laser tagMock combat with light
- laser gunsWeapons emitting focused light
- laser weaponsWeapons using focused light beams
- laser pointerHandheld focused beam emitter