polarization
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- noun
- /ˌpoʊlərɪˈzeɪʃən/
- Specialized
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polarización
- By using polarized light to orient the exciton spin, the nuclear polarization can be optically pumped to high values.
- spontaneous polarization
- nuclear polarization
And this polarization relaxes by what we call free induction decay.
- And this polarization relaxes by what we call free induction decay.
Examples
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The gradual polarization change is propagated to a bipolar cell and then to a ganglion cell.
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And this is how selection rules depend on the polarization of light.
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The rise of a small, viable middle class was accompanied by increasing economic polarization.
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If not, then the initial detection of polarization was a false alarm.
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The polarization of the C-I bond is lower than that of the C-H bond and the other carbon-halogen bonds.
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In July, the magnets were activated, quickly yielding 70% longitudinal polarization after surprisingly little fine-tuning.
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The phenomenon of polarization occurs when light waves vibrate in a specific direction, producing distinct optical effects.
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The increasing polarization of opinions in society has made it difficult to find common ground.
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In physics, polarization refers to the orientation of waves in an energy field, often seen with light.
Synonyms
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Opposite electrical or magnetic ends, like positive and negative
Antonyms
- Specialized
A substance like oil whose molecules do not have separate positive and negative ends
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Surface Forms
Morphology
polarization = polarize (transparent) = polar + ize + ation
Regular nominalization from 'polarize' describing the condition or process of acquiring polarity in scientific contexts.
Etymology
Polarization comes from polar, meaning 'pole' or 'opposite ends', and -ization meaning 'process'. So, in physics and chemistry it describes something gaining opposite sides or charges, like a magnet or a water molecule with a positive and negative end.