brems·strah·lung (br m shträ l ng)n. The electromagnetic radiation produced by a change in the velocity of an electrically charged subatomic particle, such as an electron, as when it collides with another object. [German : Bremse, brake (from Middle Low German premse, from pramen, to press) + Strahlung, radiation (from strahlen, to radiate, from Strahl, ray, from Middle High German str  le, from Old High German strla, arrow, stripe; see ster-2 in Indo-European roots).] |
bremsstrahlung [ˈbrɛmzˌʃtrɑːləŋ]
n
(Physics / Atomic Physics) the radiation produced when an electrically charged particle, especially an electron, is slowed down by the electric field of an atomic nucleus or an atomic ion
[German: braking radiation]
Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|