Difference between revisions of "Dictionary:Absorption coefficient"
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If the amplitude ''A'' is expressed as | If the amplitude ''A'' is expressed as | ||
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+ | <center> <math> A = A_0 e^{-\alpha x } \ </math> </center> | ||
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+ | where ''x''=distance, α is the absorption coefficient or attenuation factor. It usually varies linearly with frequency and is often expressed in dB/wavelength (typically 0.20 to 0.50 dB/λ). Distinction may or may not be made as to the reason for attenuation (i.e., absorption or some other mechanism). | ||
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+ | * [[Special:MyLanguage/Dictionary:Q(Quality)|''Q'']] — quality factor | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:32, 8 December 2017
If the amplitude A is expressed as
where x=distance, α is the absorption coefficient or attenuation factor. It usually varies linearly with frequency and is often expressed in dB/wavelength (typically 0.20 to 0.50 dB/λ). Distinction may or may not be made as to the reason for attenuation (i.e., absorption or some other mechanism).
See also
- Q — quality factor