inelastic scattering

American  

[in-i-las-tik skat-er-ing] / ˈɪn ɪˌlæs tɪk ˈskæt ər ɪŋ /

noun

Physics.

1. a scattering of particles due to an inelastic collision that also changes their wavelengths and phases.

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Etymology

Origin of inelastic scattering

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

"In our latest study, we examine the potential effects that a dark photon could have on the complete set of experimental results from the deep inelastic scattering process," said Professor Thomas.

From Science Daily • Sep. 18, 2023

Lambda particles have been studied before, but in the new paper, the researchers relied on a special process called semi-inclusive deep inelastic scattering to create them inside a nucleus.

From Scientific American • Apr. 27, 2023

BLS examines the inelastic scattering of light; it can probe both the ground state of magnetic materials and their excited states.

From Nature • May 23, 2018