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emission

[ih-mish-uhn] / ɪˈmɪʃ ən /


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The unusual coherent X-ray emission could serve as a highly sensitive spectroscopic "sensor" for electron-electron correlations.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026

When they examined the spectrum of the emitted coherent radiation, they identified a second region of sustained emission at much higher photon energies than the standard theory predicts.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026

She said the decision would "help minimise the UK's use of imported higher emission fuels as we continue our transition to renewables and nuclear".

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026

France and Germany have backed a further scaling down of EU emission rules for cars as part of a long-negotiated deal on the automotive industry struck Thursday, diplomatic sources confirmed to AFP.

From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026

They had bombarded dozens of elements with deuterons and assiduously tracked emissions of alpha particles during the bombardments; but the continued emission of electrons or positrons after the bombardments ended had escaped their notice.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

These changes to California’s climate are being driven by human-made emissions, and warming oceans are increasing the risk of humid heat events, he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026

The revival of interest feels to her like a backlash against overproduction in the fashion industry and the damage it causes: the pollution, carbon emissions, water use, and poor labour conditions.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

However, the established theory predicts a maximum energy for these emissions based on the properties of the incoming laser.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026

The Tuvalu Trust Fund said it had achieved "substantial progress in reducing portfolio carbon emissions".

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026

I wondered if they had emissions tests in Iran.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram


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