Nuclear cross sectionThe nuclear cross section of a nucleus is used to describe the probability that a nuclear reaction will occur. The concept of a nuclear cross section can be quantified physically in terms of "characteristic area" where a larger area means a larger probability of interaction. The standard unit for measuring a nuclear cross section (denoted as σ) is the barn, which is equal to e-28m2, e-24cm2 or 100fm2.
Absorption (optique)L'absorption en optique, ou en électromagnétisme, désigne un processus physique par lequel l'énergie électromagnétique est transformée en une autre forme d'énergie. Au niveau des photons (quanta de lumière), l'absorption représente le phénomène par lequel l'énergie d'un photon est prise par une autre particule, par exemple un électron. Dans ce cas, si l'énergie du photon (, relation de Planck-Einstein) est égale à celle d'un état excité (ou à la différence entre deux états excités), celui-ci sera absorbé via une transition électronique d'un électron de valence.
Molar absorption coefficientIn chemistry, the molar absorption coefficient or molar attenuation coefficient (ε) is a measurement of how strongly a chemical species absorbs, and thereby attenuates, light at a given wavelength. It is an intrinsic property of the species. The SI unit of molar absorption coefficient is the square metre per mole (), but in practice, quantities are usually expressed in terms of M−1⋅cm−1 or L⋅mol−1⋅cm−1 (the latter two units are both equal to ). In older literature, the cm2/mol is sometimes used; 1 M−1⋅cm−1 equals 1000 cm2/mol.
Chauffage de l'eauLe chauffage de l'eau est un processus de transfert de chaleur qui utilise une source d'énergie pour chauffer l'eau au-dessus de sa température initiale. Les usages domestiques typiques de l'eau chaude comprennent la cuisine, le nettoyage, la baignade (eau chaude sanitaire, ECS) et le chauffage des locaux (fluide caloporteur). Dans l'industrie, l'eau chaude et l'eau chauffée en vapeur ont de nombreux usages (voir aussi l'article « eau d'alimentation de chaudière »).
Electrical resonanceElectrical resonance occurs in an electric circuit at a particular resonant frequency when the impedances or admittances of circuit elements cancel each other. In some circuits, this happens when the impedance between the input and output of the circuit is almost zero and the transfer function is close to one. Resonant circuits exhibit ringing and can generate higher voltages or currents than are fed into them. They are widely used in wireless (radio) transmission for both transmission and reception.
Planar transmission linePlanar transmission lines are transmission lines with conductors, or in some cases dielectric (insulating) strips, that are flat, ribbon-shaped lines. They are used to interconnect components on printed circuits and integrated circuits working at microwave frequencies because the planar type fits in well with the manufacturing methods for these components. Transmission lines are more than simply interconnections.
Magnetic resonance angiographyMagnetic resonance angiography (MRA) is a group of techniques based on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to image blood vessels. Magnetic resonance angiography is used to generate images of arteries (and less commonly veins) in order to evaluate them for stenosis (abnormal narrowing), occlusions, aneurysms (vessel wall dilatations, at risk of rupture) or other abnormalities. MRA is often used to evaluate the arteries of the neck and brain, the thoracic and abdominal aorta, the renal arteries, and the legs (the latter exam is often referred to as a "run-off").
Algorithme récursifUn algorithme récursif est un algorithme qui résout un problème en calculant des solutions d'instances plus petites du même problème. L'approche récursive est un des concepts de base en informatique. Les premiers langages de programmation qui ont autorisé l'emploi de la récursivité sont LISP et Algol 60. Depuis, tous les langages de programmation généraux réalisent une implémentation de la récursivité. Pour répéter des opérations, typiquement, un algorithme récursif s'appelle lui-même.
Nuclear quadrupole resonanceNuclear quadrupole resonance spectroscopy or NQR is a chemical analysis technique related to nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). Unlike NMR, NQR transitions of nuclei can be detected in the absence of a magnetic field, and for this reason NQR spectroscopy is referred to as "zero Field NMR". The NQR resonance is mediated by the interaction of the electric field gradient (EFG) with the quadrupole moment of the nuclear charge distribution.
High dynamic rangeHigh dynamic range (HDR) is a dynamic range higher than usual, synonyms are wide dynamic range, extended dynamic range, expanded dynamic range. The term is often used in discussing the dynamic range of various signals such as s, videos, audio or radio. It may apply to the means of recording, processing, and reproducing such signals including analog and digitized signals. The term is also the name of some of the technologies or techniques allowing to achieve high dynamic range images, videos, or audio.
