radiation pressure

Noun

Meaning

the minute pressure exerted on a surface normal to the direction of propagation of a wave

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Synonyms

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Hypernyms

pressure pressure level force per unit area

Hyponyms

acoustic radiation pressure

Examples

Analysis shows that a parachute configuration would collapse from the forces exerted by shroud lines, since radiation pressure does not behave like aerodynamic pressure, and would not act to keep the parachute open. Source: Internet

At these very high vacuums the effect of photon radiation pressure on the vanes can be observed in very sensitive apparatus (see Nichols radiometer ) but this is insufficient to cause rotation. Source: Internet

Because the ratio of surface area to volume (and thus mass) increases with decreasing particle size, dusty ( micrometre -size) particles are susceptible to radiation pressure even in the outer solar system. Source: Internet

As the formation process continues, radiation pressure continues to play a role in affecting the distribution of matter. Source: Internet

As the radiation pressure scales as the fourth power of the temperature, it becomes important at these high temperatures. Source: Internet

Cosmic effects of radiation pressure Radiation pressure has had a major effect on the development of the cosmos, from the birth of the universe to ongoing formation of stars and shaping of clouds of dust and gasses on a wide range of scales. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

radiation physics radiation poisoning radiation power radiation pulse radiation pyrometer radiation resistance