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wiggler
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wiggler [′wig·lər]
(nucleonics)
A system of transverse, periodic electromagnetic fields, generally used in a storage ring or synchrotron to increase the intensity of synchrotron radiation, increase reaction rates in high-energy physics experiments, produce quasimonochromatic photon beams, and amplify photon beams from other sources, as in the free-electron laser.


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TIP OF THE WEEK: Carol Lambert from Lake Los Angeles issues an illuminating caveat about turning horse manure into humus - for soil building purposes - through the use of red wriggler worms.
To speed up decomposition, throw some red wriggler worms, the kind fishermen put on their hooks, onto your manure, compost or straw.
A few handfuls of red wriggler worms - the kind you use for fish bait - will also speed up decomposition and composting of the manure.
 
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