hole burning

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hole burning [′hōl ‚bərn·iŋ]

(physics)

Saturation of attenuation or gain that is confined to a narrow range of frequencies (hole) within an inhomogeneously broadened transition when the saturating radiation is confined to frequencies within this range.

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