Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

q-switch

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.28 in modern English

Syllables
q-switch
IPA
24
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A device that causes Q-switching.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The process of Q-switching.

Countable; Uncountable

verb

To use a Q-switch on (a laser).

Transitive verb

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Questions

What does q-switch mean?
A device that causes Q-switching.
Where does q-switch come from?
The Q stands for the quality factor of the resonator on the laser.

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