Quasiballistic

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Synonym of semiballistic. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Pertaining to scattering events with LO (Local Oscillator) phonons in a resonant tunneling emitter. not-comparable

    "Thus, we should note that the exponent α for SWNTs is an effective exponent and valid within the limited quasiballistic region where ballistic and diffusive phonons coexist, rather than the asymptotic exponent at L → ∞."

Synonyms

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semiballistic

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"Thus, we should note that the exponent α for SWNTs is an effective exponent and valid within the limited quasiballistic region where ballistic and diffusive phonons coexist, rather than the asymptotic exponent at L → ∞."

Etymology

From quasi- + ballistic.

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