Beam over a bar code (5)

I believe the answer is:

laser

(Other definitions for laser that I've seen before include "Device that produces an intense beam of light" , "scientific instrument" , "type of surgery" , "Scientific apparatus" , "modern light industry" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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