excitation

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To study these interactions, the team measured the excitation energy of the carbon nuclei by analyzing deuterons -the simplest atomic nucleus made of one proton and one neutron- that were emitted during the reaction.

From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2026

The signal peaked when the excitation wavelength aligned with the cavity resonance.

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026

They also carry oscillating energy from their initial excitation, which influences nearby electrons at adjustable frequencies.

From Science Daily • Jan. 22, 2026

For example, the chlorophyll pigment in D1 has an excitation state at a lower energy than its D2 counterpart, suggesting that the D1 pigment has a better chance of attracting and transferring electrons.

From Science Daily • Oct. 13, 2025

Mr. Gitney and Mr. Sharpe sat across from us, clearly disordered by an excitation of nerves almost as extreme as my own.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson