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pencil beam

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pencil beam [′pen·səl ‚bēm]
(electromagnetism)
A beam of radiant energy concentrated in an approximately conical or cylindrical portion of space of relatively small diameter; this type of beam is used for many revolving navigational lights and radar beams.


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3]He thickness can be measured by observing the attenuation of a pencil beam of cold neutrons as the cell is scanned across the beam.
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