A green LED laser with power P = 5 mW, emits monochromatic radiation with wavelength λλ = 520 nm. What does the word "monochromatic" imply about the properties of this green light laser beam?

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A green LED laser with power P = 5 mW, emits monochromatic radiation with wavelength λλ = 520 nm. What does the word "monochromatic" imply about the properties of this green light laser beam?

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