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coherence length [1 record]

Record 1 2024-02-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Optics
  • Computer Graphics
  • Lasers and Masers
DEF

The propagation distance over which a light beam may be considered coherent.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Optique
  • Infographie
  • Masers et lasers
DEF

[...] longueur du faisceau sur laquelle il y a cohérence.

CONT

La cohérence se dégrade au cours de la propagation et la longueur de cohérence d'un laser définit une distance sur laquelle sa cohérence temporelle est maintenue à une certaine qualité.

Spanish

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