certain wavelength

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certain
adjective
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/ˈsɜː.tən/us
/ˈsɝː.tən/
having no doubt or knowing exactly that something is true, or known to be true, correct, exact, ...
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wavelength
noun[C]
uk
/ˈweɪv.leŋθ/us
/ˈweɪv.leŋθ/
the distance between two waves of energy, or the length of the radio wave used by a particular radio station for ...
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The primary vortices with acertainwavelengthwill select a preferred spanwise wavelength to support the secondary vortices.
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Moreover, unique photoresistors may react substantially differently to photons withincertainwavelengthbands.
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At acertainwavelength, the group velocity equals the phase velocity, and there is no dispersion.
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The three cones are each specialized to best pick up acertainwavelength(420, 530 and 560 nm or roughly the colours blue, green and red).
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However, there arecertainwavelengthranges (windows) within the opaque range that allow partial transmission, and can be used for astronomy.
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Generally when light of acertainwavelengthfalls on a subwavelength aperture, it is diffracted isotropically in all directions evenly, with minimal far-field transmission.
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These dyes needed to be excited by light of acertainwavelengthin order for them to light up.
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A short laser pulse at acertainwavelengthbetween 532-770 nm is generated to irradiate the target tissue to induce acoustic pressure waves.
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One example is when acertainwavelengthof light is put onto certain channels, the blockage in the pore is relieved and allows ion transduction.
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To cut down light pollution and enhance contrast observers employ "nebular filters" designed to admitcertainwavelengthand block others.
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The light passes through the sample to be measured, and acertainwavelengthis absorbed while a longer wavelength is emitted.
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This means that a telescope with a certain mirror diameter can theoretically resolve up to a certain limit at acertainwavelength.
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They offer a selectable band gap for the propagation of acertainwavelength, thus they resemble a semiconductor, but for light or photons instead of electrons.
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Photosensitisation causes skin inflammation by a mechanism involving a pigment or photodynamic compound, which when activated by acertainwavelengthof light leads to oxidation reactions in vivo.
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Spectral lines are less dominant as light is produced across the spectrum, usually peaking, or centered, on acertainwavelength.
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The net result is that only for certain wavelengths does the deformed surface cause a net increase in pressure at the neck and a decrease in pressure at the swell.
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The absorption of light by life at certain wavelengths could then produce spectral signatures which are distinctive.
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Many materials selectively absorb certain wavelengths of light.
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The pigment selectively reflects certain wavelengths of light while absorbing others.
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However, lasers are species specific as certain species will only react to certain wavelengths.
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