College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 27 - Quantum Physics - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Conceptual Questions - Page 934: 15

Answer

During an optical pumping process, light is used to "pump" electrons from lower energy levels to higher ones. This results in a deviation of population of quantized energy states from its thermal equilibrium distribution.

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During an optical pumping process, light is used to "pump" electrons from lower energy levels to higher ones. This results in a deviation of population of quantized energy states from its thermal equilibrium distribution.
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