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excitation

[ek-sahy-tey-shuhn, -si-] / ˌɛk saɪˈteɪ ʃən, -sɪ- /


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These atoms have a “resonance” with the photons, meaning the energy of the photon can be transferred temporarily to the atoms as an atomic excitation.

From Science Daily Aug. 4, 2026

The results point to several possible targets for future treatments, including mTOR pathway activity, the organization of brain networks, and the balance of excitation among neurons.

From Science Daily Jul. 25, 2026

The excitation spectrum of the carbon nucleus measured in the experiment shows patterns consistent with the formation of η′-mesic nuclei.

From Science Daily Apr. 25, 2026

To understand how the cavities affect light emission, the team measured photoluminescence from WS2 under laser excitation while varying the cavity depth.

From Science Daily Mar. 24, 2026

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




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