LASER GUN Meaning and
Definition
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A laser gun is a futuristic weapon that uses advanced laser technology to emit focused, high-energy beams of light. It is typically handheld and designed to be used as a firearm. The term "laser" stands for "Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation," referring to the coherent light emitted by the gun's integrated laser system.
The functioning of a laser gun involves the emission of a highly concentrated light beam, created by stimulating a lasing material, within a tube or chamber, with an external energy source. This stimulation excites the atoms or molecules within the material, causing them to emit photons in a specific wavelength range, resulting in a powerful and focused beam of light. The emitted laser beam can be precisely targeted towards a specific object or individual.
Laser guns are highly regarded for their potential use in military and science fiction contexts due to their potential destructive power and accuracy. However, in reality, practical laser guns have not yet reached the level of fictional portrayals. Despite ongoing research and technological advancements, major challenges, such as energy efficiency, heat dissipation, and targeting limitations, continue to hinder the development of portable and effective laser gun weaponry.
While laser technology already finds applications in diverse fields, such as medicine, manufacturing, and telecommunications, the concept of a fully operational laser gun remains largely restricted to the realms of fiction and futuristic speculation.
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Etymology of LASER GUN
The word "laser" is an acronym for "Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation". It was coined by an American physicist, Gordon Gould, in 1957. The term "laser" became popularized after the demonstration of the first working laser by Theodore H. Maiman in 1960.
The word "gun" originated from the Old Norse word "gunnr", which referred to a large, long-barreled weapon. It was later adopted into Old English as "gunne" and "gonne". Over time, the term "gun" came to signify a portable firearm.
The combination of the terms "laser" and "gun" is derived from the characteristic function and appearance of a weapon that utilizes laser technology. The "laser gun" is a phrase used to describe a fictional or hypothetical device that emits a focused beam of laser light to destruct or incapacitate a target.
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