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Galactic Masers and Molecular Clouds
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What is a maser?
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A region of space where molecules emit amplified radiation
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Masers are regions of space where molecules emit amplified radiation through a process called stimulated emission. This process is similar to the one that occurs in lasers, but it involves microwaves or radio waves instead of light.