quantum electronics
noun plural but singular in constructionDefinition of quantum electronics
: a branch of physics that deals with the interaction of radiation with discrete energy levels in substances (as in a maser or laser)
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“Quantum electronics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quantum%20electronics. Accessed 26 Sep. 2021.
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