multiphoton

/ˌmʌltɪˈfoʊtɑn/
adjective
  1. Involving or requiring the absorption of multiple photons (particles of light) at once, typically in physics or microscopy.
    • Multiphoton microscopy allows scientists to see deep inside living tissue.
    • Researchers developed a new multiphoton imaging technique for brain studies.
    • The laser uses a multiphoton process to excite the molecules.
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