Scatterer: meaning, definitions and examples
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scatterer
[ ˈskætərər ]
in physics
A particle that scatters radiation or particles.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The scatterer was used to study the behavior of the particles.
- The scatterer caused the radiation to change direction.
in radar technology
An object that reflects radar signals, making it visible to radar systems.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The military uses scatterers to detect incoming missiles.
- The scatterer on the airplane was detected by the radar.
in acoustics
A material that scatters sound waves, reducing echoes and improving acoustics.
Synonyms
acoustic panel, noise absorber, sound diffuser
Examples of usage
- The auditorium was designed with scatterers to improve sound quality.
- The scatterer panels helped reduce noise in the room.
Translations
Translations of the word "scatterer" in other languages:
🇵🇹 dispersor
🇮🇳 विखरावक
🇩🇪 Streuer
🇮🇩 penyebar
🇺🇦 розсіювач
🇵🇱 rozpraszacz
🇯🇵 散乱体 (sanrantai)
🇫🇷 disperseur
🇪🇸 dispersor
🇹🇷 dağıtıcı
🇰🇷 분산기 (bunsangi)
🇸🇦 مبعثر
🇨🇿 rozptylovač
🇸🇰 rozptyľovač
🇨🇳 散射器 (sǎnshèqì)
🇸🇮 razprševalec
🇮🇸 dreifari
🇰🇿 шашыратқыш
🇬🇪 გამფანტავი
🇦🇿 dağıdıcı
🇲🇽 dispersor
Word origin
The term 'scatterer' originated from the verb 'scatter,' which dates back to Middle English and Old Norse. The concept of scattering radiation or particles led to the development of the specific term 'scatterer' in physics. In radar technology, the term refers to objects that reflect radar signals. The use of scatterers in acoustics to improve sound quality became popular in the modern era.
See also: scatterbrained, scattered, scattering.