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corpuscular-radiation pressure

/kɔːrˈpʌskjʊlər ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃən ˈpreʃər/

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/kɔːrˈpʌskjʊlər ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃən ˈpreʃər/C2formalscientific
  • ruДавление, оказываемое на поверхность при ударе частиц в потоке корпускулярного излучения, такого как солнечный ветер или пучки частиц, отличное от давления электромагнитного излучения.

The pressure exerted on a surface by the impact of particles in a stream of corpuscular radiation, such as solar wind or particle beams, distinct from electromagnetic radiation pressure.

  1. Force from particle radiationC2formal

    The pressure exerted on a surface by the impact of particles (such as electrons, protons, or ions) in a stream of corpuscular radiation.

    ruДавление корпускулярного излучения

    • Corpuscular-radiation pressure is a key factor in the dynamics of solar sails.
    • The spacecraft's trajectory was slightly altered by corpuscular-radiation pressure from the solar wind.
    • Scientists measured the corpuscular-radiation pressure to understand its effect on satellite orbits.