Lyman

American  

[lahy-muhn] / ˈlaɪ mən /

noun

1. a male given name.

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Example Sentences

This type of radiation, known as Lyman alpha light, is released in large amounts when hydrogen atoms absorb energy from nearby stars.

From Science Daily

However, the positions of much dimmer galaxies and clouds of gas that also emit Lyman alpha light have remained mostly hidden.

From Science Daily

Although Line Intensity Mapping has been used before, this is the first time it has mapped Lyman alpha emission with such a large dataset and such high accuracy.

From Science Daily

For instance, a Line Intensity Map of carbon monoxide -- which is associated with the dense, cold clouds where stars form -- could help scientists better understand the environments surrounding young stars that produce Lyman alpha radiation.

From Science Daily

Brothers Joseph and Lyman Bloomingdale got their start in 1872 selling hoop skirts, corsets and other women’s fashions on New York’s Lower East Side.

From The Wall Street Journal