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q-switching

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.94 in modern English

Syllables
q-switch-ing
IPA
28
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A technique by which a laser can be made to produce a pulsed output beam, with much higher power in each pulse than would be produced when operating as a continuous wave.

Uncountable

verb

present participle and gerund of Q-switch

Etymology

The Q stands for the quality factor of the resonator on the laser, which is altered in order to produce the pulse.

Usage

Phrases

Q-switched

Frequently Paired Words

Q-switched

Questions

What does q-switching mean?
A technique by which a laser can be made to produce a pulsed output beam, with much higher power in each pulse than would be produced when operating as a continuous wave.
Where does q-switching come from?
The Q stands for the quality factor of the resonator on the laser, which is altered in order to produce the pulse.

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