Stimulated Absorption

Definition

Stimulated absorption occurs when an atom or molecule absorbs a photon of specific energy, causing an electron to transition from a lower energy state to a higher energy state.

Related terms

Ground State: The lowest energy level that an electron can occupy in an atom.

Excited State: A higher energy level that an electron can occupy after absorbing energy.

Quantum Leap: The instantaneous jump of an electron from one energy level to another.