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LASER is an acronym for light amplification by.

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Stimulated energetic radiation
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Spontaneous emission of radiation
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Stimulated emission of radiation
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Spontaneous emission of radio waves
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The correct option is C Stimulated emission of radiation
A laser is a device that emits light through a process of optical amplification based on the stimulated emission of electromagnetic radiation. The term "laser" originated as an acronym for "light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation".

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