TERMIUM Plus®
From: Translation Bureau
On social media
Consult the Government of Canada’s terminology data bank.
HOMODYNING [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1994-04-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments
- Lasers and Masers
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- heterodyning
1, record 1, English, heterodyning
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The term "heterodyning" refers [in this article] to the experiment in which the scattered light is mixed with a local oscillator, while "homodyning" refers to self-beating of the scattered light. 2, record 1, English, - heterodyning
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Harmonic generation, optical mixing, heterodyning, and rectification. 3, record 1, English, - heterodyning
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesure
- Masers et lasers
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- hétérodynage optique
1, record 1, French, h%C3%A9t%C3%A9rodynage%20optique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une méthode de mesure des faibles variations des constantes élastiques dans les milieux transparents par hétérodynage optique en diffusion Brillouin stimulée a été mise au point et décrite [...]. Les fréquences des battements de la lumière diffusée par un cristal témoin avec celle diffusée par le cristal soumis à une contrainte extérieure conduisent aux variations de vitesse élastique [...] 1, record 1, French, - h%C3%A9t%C3%A9rodynage%20optique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1987-11-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Atomic Physics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- homodyning 1, record 2, English, homodyning
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- optical homodyning 1, record 2, English, optical%20homodyning
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Physique atomique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- homodynage
1, record 2, French, homodynage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Technique de mesure du courant circulant dans un plasma qui permet d'éviter les perturbations causées par une lumière parasite. 1, record 2, French, - homodynage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2026
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
GCtranslate (available on the Government of Canada network only)
Use this artificial intelligence prototype to translate Government of Canada content up to and including Protected B. Available to employees of selected departments and agencies only.
Writing tools
The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies
Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified:


