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Laser
Canon - Official Star Trek Technology
Acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.
In a laser, the oscillator (a gaseous, fluid or solid matter) is embedded
in a resonator, usually consisting of two mirrors. Continuous energy
supply leads to an occupation inversion of energy levels within the
oscillator, meaning that more electrons are in an excited (higher energy)
state than in the normal state. A large amount of narrow-band light
is produced, corresponding to electrons falling back to their normal
states. A small part of the generated photons generates new excited
electrons, while the major part is emitted through one of the mirrors
which is semi-transparent. Laser weapons have been replaced by the more
powerful phasers in the 23rd century, however, lasers are still in use
as cutting and welding tools.
The above description applies to 20th century lasers, and it can be
supposed that their principle will not change until the 24th century.
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LCARS
Canon - Official Star Trek Technology
Acronym for Library Computer Access
and Retrieval System, the common user interface of 24th century computer
systems, based on verbal and graphically enhanced keyboard/display input
and output. The graphical interface adapts to the task which is supposed
to be performed, allowing for maximum ease-of-use.
While LCARS-like interfaces are a common feature to date not only for
Star Trek websites, adaptive graphical user interfaces were a revolutionary
idea in 1986 (at least for IBM PC users) when TNG was being projected.
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Life support
Canon - Official Star Trek Technology
Designation for a number of ship systems necessary to maintain living conditions for the crew, namely atmospheric system, gravity generators and EPS. The life support systems are distributed throughout the ship and redundant systems are available to provide maximum safety for the crew.
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Lifeboat
Canon - Official Star Trek Technology
See escape pod.
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