laser beam

noun

: the narrow beam of light produced by a laser

Examples of laser beam in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In that case, the crests and troughs of the laser beam waves will meet in the measuring device in a staggered manner, producing a different intensity. Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 1 May 2023 Scientists use chaos to build the optimal laser beam Researchers find a way to distort laser light to survive a trip through disordered obstacles. Big Think, 24 June 2024 Imagine keeping a laser beam trained on a dime that’s 200 miles away. Panagiotis Tsiotras, Discover Magazine, 20 June 2024 Controlled by an orbital switchboard, laser beam connections could be established (and withdrawn after use) that provide direct links between any two points on Earth. James Rosen, National Review, 21 Dec. 2023 See all Example Sentences for laser beam 

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“Laser beam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laser%20beam. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

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