= Alexander Prokhorov
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= Aleksandr Mikhailovich Prokhorov
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= Aleksandr Prokhorov
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= A. M. Prokhorov
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<Alexander Prokhorov> and <Nikolay Basov> developed a theory of the molecular <maser>. Their analysis combines a prepared molecular beam, <stimulated emission> and feedback from a resonant cavity. Oscillation begins only when the molecular radiation supplies more <power> than the cavity and load lose. Including saturation determines a finite steady amplitude. The calculation connects molecular <energy levels> with practical requirements for a stable microwave oscillator.<Theory of the Molecular Generator and Molecular Power Amplifier by Nicolay Gennadiyevich Basov and Aleksandr Mikhailovich Prokhorov>[1956, introduction and generator theory: self-excitation threshold and saturation]{ref}
A <physicist>.https://quantum-electronics.ru/wp-content/uploads/2016/en/16172.pdf[Independent professional profile]{ref}
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