Phonon

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. The quantum of acoustic or vibrational energy, considered a discrete particle and used especially in mathematical models to calculate thermal and vibrational properties of solids.
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  • n. The quantum of acoustic or vibrational energy (sound), considered a discrete particle rather than a wave.
    • Word Usage
    "In crystals this source is a phonon, which is a bundle of energy resulting from vibrations in the crystal's lattice and which has a large momentum."
    Cross Reference
    plasmon    photon   
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    Words that are found in similar contexts
    vibrational    magnetostatic    dipolar    ihsoun    doxhv    logou    thermopower    collisional    pharmacokinetic    hydrodynamic   
     
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