A Population Inversion Is a Circumstance Within a Laser System

question 99

Multiple Choice

A population inversion is a circumstance within a laser system in which there are ______ atoms with their electrons in an upper excited state than in a specific preferred lower state.

• A)more
• B)fewer
• C)the same amount
• D)ionized

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