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ESTADO EXCITADO [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-01-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Physics
- Analytical Chemistry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- emission spectroscopy
1, record 1, English, emission%20spectroscopy
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- emission spectrometry 2, record 1, English, emission%20spectrometry
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The study of the composition of substances and identification of elements by observation of the wavelengths of radiation they emit as they return to a normal state after excitation by an external energy source. 3, record 1, English, - emission%20spectroscopy
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Physique
- Chimie analytique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- spectroscopie d'émission
1, record 1, French, spectroscopie%20d%27%C3%A9mission
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- spectrométrie d'émission 2, record 1, French, spectrom%C3%A9trie%20d%27%C3%A9mission
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La spectroscopie d'émission est une méthode de spectroscopie dont le but est d'analyser quantitativement ou qualitativement des atomes ou des molécules. Cette spectroscopie utilise certains moyens pour exciter l'échantillon d'intérêt. Une fois les atomes ou les molécules excités, ils se détendront pour abaisser leur niveau d'énergie en émettant au même temps des rayonnements électromagnétiques. 3, record 1, French, - spectroscopie%20d%27%C3%A9mission
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física
- Química analítica
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- espectroscopia de emisión
1, record 1, Spanish, espectroscopia%20de%20emisi%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La espectroscopia de emisión es una técnica espectroscópica que examina las longitudes de onda de los fotones emitidos por los átomos o moléculas durante su transición de un estado excitado a un estado de menor energía. 1, record 1, Spanish, - espectroscopia%20de%20emisi%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-06-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Atomic Physics
- Lasers and Masers
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- excited state
1, record 2, English, excited%20state
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- electronically excited state 2, record 2, English, electronically%20excited%20state
correct
- excited level 3, record 2, English, excited%20level
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A higher than normal energy level (vibrational frequency) of the electrons of an atom, radical, or molecule resulting from absorption of photons (quanta) from a radiation source (arc, flame, spark, etc.) in any wavelength of the electromagnetic spectrum. X-ray, ultraviolet, visible, infrared, microwave, and radiofrequencies are typically used for excitation in various types of spectroscopy. 4, record 2, English, - excited%20state
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Physique atomique
- Masers et lasers
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- état excité
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9tat%20excit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En physique quantique, état instable d'une molécule ou d'un atome présentant plus d'énergie que l'état fondamental par suite du saut d'un électron à un niveau supérieur. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9tat%20excit%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une molécule ou un atome est plus réactif à l'état excité qu'à l'état fondamental. L'état excité de l'atome d'oxygène, dans les réactions de création et de destruction de l'ozone, se note 0(1D). 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9tat%20excit%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física atómica
- Láser y máser
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- estado excitado
1, record 2, Spanish, estado%20excitado
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Estado] de un átomo u otro sistema que, por haber recibido energía exterior pasa a un nivel energético superior al de su estado fundamental o normal. 1, record 2, Spanish, - estado%20excitado
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-05-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Energy (Physics)
- Atomic Physics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- excitation
1, record 3, English, excitation
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The addition of energy to a system, thereby transferring it from its ground state to an excited state. 2, record 3, English, - excitation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Excitation of a nucleus, an atom, or a molecule can result from absorption of photons or from inelastic collisions with other particles or systems. 2, record 3, English, - excitation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Énergie (Physique)
- Physique atomique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- excitation
1, record 3, French, excitation
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsqu'une molécule absorbe de la radiation, elle est portée à un état d'excitation, qui affecte en général un atome particulier. 2, record 3, French, - excitation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Energía (Física)
- Física atómica
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- excitación
1, record 3, Spanish, excitaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Absorción de energía por un átomo, molécula o partícula, que pasa así del estado fundamental al estado excitado. 2, record 3, Spanish, - excitaci%C3%B3n
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