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Record 1 2016-11-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
  • Semiconductors (Electronics)
DEF

Charge particle range broadening.

CONT

Because of the statistical nature of the collisions of charged particles with atomic electrons, the range of the charged particles is not unique, but is actually a mean value R. Fluctuations about R is called "straggling."

OBS

range straggling: term extracted from the “Glossaire de l’énergie nucléaire” and reproduced with permission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
  • Semi-conducteurs (Électronique)
DEF

Variation dans le parcours de particules chargées.

OBS

En raison des facteurs statistiques associés aux collisions entre particules chargées et électrons, la trajectoire des particules chargées n'est pas unique mais constitue une valeur moyenne de R.

OBS

fluctuation du parcours; dispersion statistique du parcours : termes extraits du «Glossaire de l’énergie nucléaire» et reproduits avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques.

Spanish

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