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Record 1 2015-09-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
DEF

An area which, when multiplied by the power flux density of the incident wave, would yield sufficient power that could produce by isotropic radiation the same radiation intensity as that in a given direction from the scattering object.

OBS

scattering cross section: term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
OBS

section efficace de diffusion : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

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

Área que intercepta una cantidad de potencia acústica de una onda progresiva plana igual a la dispersada en todas direcciones por el objeto o por los dispersores en el volumen establecido.

OBS

De un objeto o volumen.

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