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scatter energy

[ˈskætər ˈɛnərdʒi]
nounpl: scatter energies
energia dispersa
1. In physics, the energy lost or dissipated when radiation or particles are scattered in different directions upon interaction with matter
The scatter energy increases when high-energy photons interact with the detector material.
A energia dispersa aumenta quando fótons de alta energia interagem com o material do detector.
2. The portion of incident energy that is redirected away from its original path during scattering processes
Calculating scatter energy is essential for accurate dosimetry in radiation therapy.
Calcular a energia dispersa é essencial para a dosimetria precisa em radioterapia.
Synonyms
scattered energydispersed energysecondary radiation energydiffuse energy
Antonyms
primary energydirect energyincident energyunscattered radiation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
energia dispersa
Most common technical term in Brazilian physics and engineering contexts
Portugal
energia espalhada
Alternative term used in Portuguese physics literature
Technical contexts
energia de espalhamento
Used specifically in scattering theory and radiation physics

Related Idioms & Phrases

scatter radiation
energy dissipation
radiation scattering
energy loss mechanisms
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