- elastic scattering
- noun Date: 1933 a scattering of particles as the result of an elastic collision
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
elastic scattering
Look at other dictionaries:
Elastic scattering — In scattering theory and in particular in particle physics, elastic scattering is one of the specific forms of scattering. In this process, the energy of the incident particles is conserved, only their direction of propagation is modified (by… … Wikipedia
elastic scattering — noun : a scattering of material particles or photons as the result of elastic collision * * * Physics. the scattering of particles due to an elastic collision. [1930 35] * * * elastic collision or elastic scattering see under ↑collide • • • Main… … Useful english dictionary
elastic scattering cross-section — tampriosios sklaidos skerspjūvis statusas T sritis fizika atitikmenys: angl. elastic scattering cross section vok. elastischer Streuquerschnitt, m rus. сечение упругого рассеяния, n pranc. section efficace de diffusion élastique, f … Fizikos terminų žodynas
elastic scattering — Physics. the scattering of particles due to an elastic collision. [1930 35] * * * … Universalium
quasi-elastic scattering — kvazitamprioji sklaida statusas T sritis fizika atitikmenys: angl. quasi elastic scattering vok. quasielastische Streuung, f rus. квазиупругое рассеяние, n pranc. diffusion quasi élastique, f … Fizikos terminų žodynas
Scattering — is a general physical process where some forms of radiation, such as light, sound, or moving particles, are forced to deviate from a straight trajectory by one or more localized non uniformities in the medium through which they pass. In… … Wikipedia
elastic collision — noun : a collision in which the total kinetic energy of the colliding pair remains unchanged and the total momentum is conserved although usually reapportioned between them * * * Mech. a collision in which the total kinetic energy of the… … Useful english dictionary
scattering — /skat euhr ing/, adj. 1. distributed or occurring here and there at irregular intervals; scattered. 2. straggling, as an assemblage of parts. 3. (of votes) cast in small numbers for various candidates. 4. distributing, dispersing, or separating.… … Universalium
Scattering from rough surfaces — Surface roughness scattering or interface roughness scattering is the elastic scattering of a charged particle by an imperfect interface between two different materials. It is an important effect in electronic devices which contain narrow layers … Wikipedia
Elastic recoil detection — is a nuclear technique in materials science to obtain elemental concentration depth profiles in thin films. An energetic ion beam is directed at the sample to be depth profiled and (as in Rutherford backscattering) there is an elastic nuclear… … Wikipedia
