partial spectrum
[PAR-shul SPEK-truhm]
nounpl: partial spectra / partial spectrums
espectro parcial
1. A portion or subset of the complete electromagnetic spectrum, typically referring to a limited range of frequencies or wavelengths
The infrared camera captures only a partial spectrum of thermal radiation.
A câmera infravermelha captura apenas um espectro parcial da radiação térmica.
2. In mathematics and physics, a subset of eigenvalues or frequencies of a larger system
The researchers analyzed the partial spectrum of the complex matrix to understand its properties.
Os pesquisadores analisaram o espectro parcial da matriz complexa para compreender suas propriedades.
3. In signal processing, a frequency response that covers only a limited range rather than the complete bandwidth
The audio analyzer displayed the partial spectrum from 20 Hz to 20 kHz.
O analisador de áudio exibiu o espectro parcial de 20 Hz a 20 kHz.
This is primarily a technical term used in physics, engineering, and telecommunications. It is not subject to regional slang variations and maintains consistent usage across English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking scientific communities.
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