Q-factor

[kyoo-fak-ter]

noun

1. See Q.

Q factor

noun

1. a measure of the relationship between stored energy and rate of energy dissipation in certain electrical components, devices, etc, thus indicating their efficiency

2. Q. Also called: Q value. the heat released in a nuclear reaction, usually expressed in millions of electronvolts for each individual reaction

Word History and Origins

Origin of Q factor¹

First recorded in 1960–65

Word History and Origins

Origin of Q factor¹

C20: short for quality factor