Encyclopedia of Physical Science and Technology, Volume 2Academic Press, 1992 - Physical sciences |
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Page 359
... light ( radiation ) . An atom cell , for example a flame , is used to break down com- pounds , but the energy for excitation is drawn primarily from a light source . This can be one of any number of light sources such as a white light ...
... light ( radiation ) . An atom cell , for example a flame , is used to break down com- pounds , but the energy for excitation is drawn primarily from a light source . This can be one of any number of light sources such as a white light ...
Page 376
... light source is deliberately polarized so that no light can be absorbed by the π energy level . Then two measurements are made . First , the magnetic field is switched off , and a measurement of sig- nal plus background ( A ) is ...
... light source is deliberately polarized so that no light can be absorbed by the π energy level . Then two measurements are made . First , the magnetic field is switched off , and a measurement of sig- nal plus background ( A ) is ...
Page 561
... light . But even objects without mass , such as particles of light ( called photons ) have energy and are affected by grav- ity . Photons follow " curved " paths near a gravi- tating object similar to those of a comet that passes the ...
... light . But even objects without mass , such as particles of light ( called photons ) have energy and are affected by grav- ity . Photons follow " curved " paths near a gravi- tating object similar to those of a comet that passes the ...
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Guide to Using the Encyclopedia ix Atomic Physics | 339 |
Approximations and Expansions 1 Atomic Spectrometry | 357 |
Archaeological Geology 31 Atomic Spectroscopy | 381 |
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