TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

SPECTROMETRIE NEUTRONS [3 records]

Record 1 2024-02-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
DEF

A device for periodically interrupting a beam of neutrons.

OBS

neutron chopper: term standardized by ISO and ANSI.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
DEF

Appareillage mécanique utilisé dans les expériences de spectrométrie de neutrons pour rendre discontinu le flux de neutrons.

OBS

hacheur : terme normalisé par l’ISO.

Spanish

Save record 1

Record 2 2015-06-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • System Names
  • Astronomy
OBS

The Canadian High Energy Neutron Spectrometry System (CHENSS) will increase scientific understanding of the high-energy neutron spectrum in space. This will help understand and plan mitigations for radiation risk to astronauts during long term space missions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Noms de systèmes
  • Astronomie
OBS

Le Système canadien de spectrométrie de neutrons à haute énergie [...] vise à accroître la compréhension scientifique du spectre des neutrons à haute énergie dans l'espace. Cela facilitera la planification des mesures d’atténuation des risques attribuables aux rayonnements auxquels sont exposés les astronautes au cours de missions spatiales de longue durée.

Spanish

Save record 2

Record 3 2009-09-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Atomic Physics
DEF

A method of observing excited states of nuclei in which neutrons are used to bombard a target, causing nuclei to be transmuted into excited states by various nuclear reactions ...

OBS

... the resultant excited states are determined by observing resonances in the reaction cross sections or by observing spectra of emitted particles or gamma rays.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie analytique
  • Physique atomique
CONT

La réalisation de faisceaux intenses de neutrons parallèles permet [...] l'étude de la structure cristalline par diffraction des neutrons dans les milieux solides ou liquides(spectrométrie à neutrons) [...]

Spanish

Save record 3

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2025
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

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: