Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

What does the acronym LASER stand for?

  1. Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation

  2. Light Absorption by Stimulated Emission of Radiation

  3. Light Alteration by Stimulated Emission of Radiation

  4. None of the Above

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Explanation

Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation is the correct expansion of LASER. The acronym describes the fundamental physics principle - stimulated emission produces coherent light that is then amplified. Absorption and Alteration are incorrect - the process is amplification, not absorption or change. Since a correct option exists, D is incorrect.