optical signal

collocation in English

meaningsofopticalandsignal

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optical
adjective
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/ˈɒp.tɪ.kəl/us
/ˈɑːp.tɪ.kəl/
relating to light or the ability ...
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signal
noun[C]
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/ˈsɪɡ.nəl/us
/ˈsɪɡ.nəl/
an action, movement, or sound that gives information, a message, a warning, or ...
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(Definition ofopticalandsignalfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Comparison between the two bit channels in the detector results in anopticalsignaloutput if the result of the logic operation is positive.
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Since the input signal intensity may be weaker than that of the source, an optical transistor amplifies theopticalsignal.
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The resulting avalanche current intensity is linearly related to theopticalsignalintensity.
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His research interests include radar imaging,opticalsignalprocessing, and radar astronomy.
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Second-order nonlinear phenomena can be exploited for optical modulation, spontaneous parametric down-conversion, parametric amplification, ultra-fastopticalsignalprocessing and mid-infrared generation.
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This sets a lower bound on the noise introduced by quantum amplifiers which preserve the phase of anopticalsignal.
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Later analysis would find that the problem was related to theopticalsignal-to-noise ratio.
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This enables optical heterodyne detection, a frequency-conversion process aimed at shifting a given radiofrequencyopticalsignalcomponent in the sensor's temporal bandwidth.
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It combines analytical advantages of chemiluminescent analysis (absence of backgroundopticalsignal) with ease of reaction control by applying electrode potential.
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Features in common use include such things as shaping the power levels within a channel or broadcasting theopticalsignalto more than one port.
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To confine theopticalsignalin the core, the refractive index of the core must be greater than that of the cladding.
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An alternative approach is to use an optical amplifier, which amplifies theopticalsignaldirectly without having to convert the signal into the electrical domain.
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Thus, much research has gone into both limiting the attenuation and maximizing the amplification of theopticalsignal.
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In addition, specialopticalsignalsections were established.
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The binding event will modify theopticalsignal; hence if the enzyme is present, this change in signal will be recognised.
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This process is exploited in avalanche diodes, by which a smallopticalsignalis amplified before entering an external electronic circuit.
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It could transmit administrative and military messages byopticalsignalover a distance of nearly 550 km.
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The hybridization probes can then base pair with the target sequences, generating anopticalsignal.
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If the modulator causes aberrations in the beam, the returnedopticalsignalwill be attenuated and insufficient light may be present to close the link.
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