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What is the fundamental principle behind the operation of a laser?
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Stimulated emission of radiation
💡 Explanation:
Lasers operate based on the principle of stimulated emission, where an excited electron in an atom or molecule is stimulated to emit a photon of light, causing a cascade of similar emissions leading to the amplification of light.