nodal points

  • 1nodal points — one of two points on the axis of an optical system so situated that a ray falling on one will produce a parallel ray emerging through the other …

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  • 2Points of the compass — Point Point, n. [F. point, and probably also pointe, L. punctum, puncta, fr. pungere, punctum, to prick. See {Pungent}, and cf. {Puncto}, {Puncture}.] 1. That which pricks or pierces; the sharp end of anything, esp. the sharp end of a piercing… …

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  • 3nodal slide — noun : a device for locating the nodal points of a lens or lens system …

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  • 4nodal — nodal, ale, aux [ nɔdal, o ] adj. • 1820; jointure nodale « qui forme un nœud » 1503; du lat. nodus « nœud » 1 ♦ Phys. Relatif aux nœuds d une corde ou d une surface vibrante. Points nodaux. Ligne nodale sur une plaque vibrante, ou n. f. la… …

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  • 5Nodal signaling — is a signal transduction pathway that is important in pattern formation and differentiation during embryo development.[1] The nodal family of proteins, a subset of the transforming growth factor beta (TGFβ) superfamily, is responsible for… …

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  • 6nodal — nodal, ale, (no dal, da l ) adj. Terme de physique. Qui a rapport aux noeuds d une surface vibrante. Figures nodales.    Lignes nodales, ou, substantivement, les nodales, lignes qui se forment sur une plaque recouverte de sable qu on fait vibrer …

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  • 7nodal point — n either of two points so located on the axis of a lens or optical system that any incident ray directed through one will produce a parallel emergent ray directed through the other …

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  • 8method of nodal points — Смотри метод узловых точек …

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  • 9Points nodaux — Point nodal Cet article fait partie de la série Photographie …

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  • 10Nodal analysis — Kirchhoff s current law is the basis of nodal analysis. In electric circuits analysis, nodal analysis, node voltage analysis, or the branch current method is a method of determining the voltage (potential difference) between nodes (points where… …

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