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Photonics Dictionary

population inversion

The condition in which there are more atomic systems in the upper of two energy levels than in the lower, so stimulated emission will predominate over stimulated absorption. This condition may be described as a negative temperature. This state is required in any laser system within the gain medium for lasing to occur.
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