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atomic vibration [ə′täm·ik ‚vī′brā·shən] (atomic physics) Periodic, nearly harmonic changes in position of the atoms in a molecule giving rise to many properties of matter, including molecular spectra, heat capacity, and heat conduction. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| A type of atomic vibration never before seen in ordinary solid materials has been observed in uranium. In a process known as Raman emission, incoming energy stimulates atomic vibrations, which then decay, in part, into photons. In conventional superconductors, atomic vibrations induce the electron pairing. |
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