What was Basov's greatest contribution to Physics?
Discovery of the electron
Development of Quantum Electrodynamics
Fundamental work leading to the development of laser and maser
Invention of the Atomic Clock
Answer
Basov's greatest contribution to Physics was his fundamental work leading to the development of the laser and maser. The laser is a device that emits light in a single direction, and the maser is a device that emits microwaves in a single direction. Both devices are based on the same principle: the stimulated emission of radiation.
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