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attenuation coefficient

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attenuation coefficient [ə‚ten·yə′wā·shən ‚kō·ə′fish·ənt]
(electromagnetism)
The space rate of attenuation of any transmitted electromagnetic radiation.


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The mean attenuation coefficient values of muscle fibers within the quadriceps femoris muscle on the image were determined by averaging the CT number (pixel intensity) in Hounsfield units (HIS).
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation and volitional exercise for ... by Piva, Sara R.; Goodnite, Edward A.; Azuma, Koichiro; Woollard, Jason D.; Goodpaster, Bret H.; Wasko, / Physical Therapy
The asymmetry and broadening from specimen transparency is greatest for low absorption materials and is clearly evident when the linear attenuation coefficient [mu] < 50 c[m.
Fundamental parameters line profile fitting in laboratory ... by Cline, J.P. / Journal of Research of the National Institute of Standards and Technology
The coefficients [micro] and [rho] are the attenuation coefficients and density of the material studied.
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