Meaning phonon
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phononA quantum of acoustic energy, the level of which is a function of the frequency of the acoustic wave. Note: Phonons in acoustics are analogous to photons in electromagnetics. The energy of a phonon is usually less than 0.1 eV (electron-volt) and thus is one or two orders of magnitude less than that of a photon. When photons and phonons interact in [..]
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phonon(particles) The quantum of acoustic or vibrational energy (sound), considered a discrete particle.
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phononQuanta of Acoustic energy which move at the speed of Sound.
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phononPhonons generated by the effect of Light on some crystals.
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(physics) The quantum of acoustic or vibrational energy (sound), considered a discrete particle rather than a wave.
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