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51Diode — Figure 1: Closeup of a diode, showing the square shaped semiconductor crystal (black object on left) …
52quantum mechanics — quantum mechanical, adj. Physics. a theory of the mechanics of atoms, molecules, and other physical systems that are subject to the uncertainty principle. Abbr.: QM Cf. nonrelativistic quantum mechanics, relativistic quantum mechanics. [1920 25]… …
53Mathematics and Physical Sciences — ▪ 2003 Introduction Mathematics Mathematics in 2002 was marked by two discoveries in number theory. The first may have practical implications; the second satisfied a 150 year old curiosity. Computer scientist Manindra Agrawal of the… …
54Chemical imaging — (as quantitative chemical mapping) is the analytical capability to create a visual image of components distribution from simultaneous measurement of spectra and spatial, time informations.[1][2] The main idea for chemical imaging, the analyst may …
55Galileo (spacecraft) — Infobox Spacecraft Name = Galileo Orbiter Caption = Galileo is prepared for mating with the IUS booster Organization = NASA Major Contractors = Mission Type = Orbiter, fly by Flyby Of = Venus, Earth, 951 Gaspra, 243 Ida Satellite Of = Jupiter… …
56Mass spectrometry — (MS) is an analytical technique that measures the mass to charge ratio of charged particles.[1] It is used for determining masses of particles, for determining the elemental composition of a sample or molecule, and for elucidating the chemical… …
57Bat species identification — TOCrightBat detectors are the most common way to identify the species of flying bats. There are distinct types of call which can indicate the genus, and variations in pattern and frequency which indicate the species. For readers not familiar with …
58Operational amplifier — A Signetics μa741 operational amplifier, one of the most successful op amps. An operational amplifier ( op amp ) is a DC coupled high gain electronic voltage amplifier with a differential input and, usually, a single ended output.[1] An op amp… …
59Crystal oscillator — A miniature 4 MHz quartz crystal enclosed in a hermetically sealed HC 49/US package, used as the resonator in a crystal oscillator. A crystal oscillator is an electronic oscillator circuit that uses the mechanical resonance of a vibrating crystal …
60Cryogenic particle detectors — operate at very low temperature, typically only a few degrees above absolute zero. These sensors interact with an energetic elementary particle (such as a photon) and deliver a signal which can be related to the type of particle and the nature of …
