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Preferred term

astronomical maser  

Definition

  • 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

Entry terms

  • astrophysical maser
  • cosmic maser

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/MDL-FM0J81V5-R

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