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Record 1 2011-05-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
  • Analytical Chemistry
CONT

A molecular beam is produced by allowing a gas at higher pressure to expand through a small orifice into a container at lower pressure. The result is a beam of particles (atoms, free radicals, molecules or ions) moving at approximately equal velocities, with few collisions occurring between them.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
  • Chimie analytique
DEF

Molécules ou atomes neutres se déplaçant dans le vide en faisceau étroit, souvent à une vitesse thermique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Física atómica
  • Química analítica
DEF

Corriente dirigida, de moléculas ionizadas, producida por una fuente, y que depende solamente de su propia energía térmica.

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