Concept information
Preferred term
astronomical maser
Definition(s)
- An astrophysical maser is a naturally occurring source of stimulated spectral line emission, typically in the microwave portion of the electromagnetic spectrum. This emission may arise in molecular clouds, comets, planetary atmospheres, stellar atmospheres, or various other conditions in interstellar space. (Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astrophysical_maser)
Broader concept(s)
Synonym(s)
- astrophysical maser
- cosmic maser
In other languages
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French
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maser astrophysique
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maser cosmique
URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/MDL-FM0J81V5-R
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