lase
Beam with precision
To lase is to emit coherent light, as a laser does.
The word is a back-formation from laser: The crystal lases when energized by the flash lamp.
In technical contexts, lase describes the process of stimulated emission that produces laser light.
Casually, it can mean to use a laser on something: The surgeon lased the tissue.
Structural support member
- photonElectromagnetic radiation unit
- pulseArterial blood throb
- radiateSend forth rays
- coherentLogically connected throughout
monochromatic · stimulated · amplified · wavelength · cavity · resonator · excitation · pulsed
Selecting as objective
- focusingConcentrating on one point
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
- fine-tuningSmall precise optimization adjustments
resolution · positioning · guidance · rangefinding · tracking · aiming · collimation
Removal by cutting, melting
- etchingAcid-incised metal print
- engravingCarving into hard surfaces
- vaporizationConversion to gas
- kerfIncision from a blade
piercing · drilling · scribing · marking · welding · sintering · micromachining
Corneal vision correction
- ablationRemoval by cutting, melting
- resurfacingComing up again
- ophthalmologyMedical specialty for eyes
- dermatologyStudy of skin ailments
cataract · cornea · retinal · lithotripsy · cauterization · refractive · cosmetic
beam
Structural support member
coherent · monochromatic · stimulated · amplified · wavelength · cavity · resonator · excitation · pulsed · collimated
targeting
Selecting as objective
- focusingConcentrating on one point
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
fine-tuning · resolution · positioning · guidance · rangefinding · tracking · aiming · collimation
ablation
Removal by cutting, melting
- etchingAcid-incised metal print
- engravingCarving into hard surfaces
- vaporizationConversion to gas
kerf · piercing · drilling · scribing · marking · welding · sintering · micromachining
LASIK
Corneal vision correction
- ablationRemoval by cutting, melting
- resurfacingComing up again
- ophthalmologyMedical specialty for eyes
dermatology · cataract · cornea · retinal · lithotripsy · cauterization · refractive · cosmetic
- 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