Crookes radiometer
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Crookes radiometer — The Crookes radiometer, also known as the light mill, consists of an airtight glass bulb, containing a partial vacuum. Inside are a set of vanes which are mounted on a spindle. The vanes rotate when exposed to light, with faster rotation for more … Wikipedia
Crookes radiometer — Krukso radiometras statusas T sritis Standartizacija ir metrologija apibrėžtis Radiometras, kurio veikimo principas pagrįstas radiometriniu reiškiniu. atitikmenys: angl. Crookes radiometer; vane radiometer vok. Crookessches Radiometer, n;… … Penkiakalbis aiškinamasis metrologijos terminų žodynas
Crookes radiometer — Krukso radiometras statusas T sritis Standartizacija ir metrologija apibrėžtis Radiometras, kurio veikimo principas pagrįstas stūmos jėga, pasireiškiančia tarp praretintose dujose esančių dviejų skirtingos temperatūros paviršių. atitikmenys: angl … Penkiakalbis aiškinamasis metrologijos terminų žodynas
Crookes radiometer — Krukso radiometras statusas T sritis fizika atitikmenys: angl. Crookes radiometer; vane radiometer vok. Crookessches Radiometer, n; Lichtmühle, f rus. радиометр Крукса, m pranc. radiomètre de Crookes, m … Fizikos terminų žodynas
Crookes radiometer — noun electromagnetic radiometer consisting of a small paddlewheel that rotates when placed in daylight • Hypernyms: ↑radiometer * * * Optics. radiometer (def. 1). [1880 85; after Sir W. CROOKES] … Useful english dictionary
Crookes radiometer — /krʊks reɪdiˈɒmətə/ (say krooks raydee omuhtuh) noun the original radiometer designed by Sir William Crooks in the 19th century. {See Crookes dark space} …
Crookes (disambiguation) — Crookes may refer to: Crookes, a suburb of Sheffield, England; also: Crookes (ward), an electoral ward in Sheffield, England Crookes Cemetery, a cemetery in Sheffield Crookes Valley Park, a public park in Sheffield Derek Crookes (born 1969),… … Wikipedia
Radiometer — A radiometer is a device for measuring the radiant flux (power) of electromagnetic radiation. Generally, the term “radiometer” denotes an infrared radiation detector, yet it also comprises detectors operating on any electromagnetic wavelength,… … Wikipedia
Crookes, Sir William — ▪ British chemist born June 17, 1832, London, Eng. died April 4, 1919, London British chemist and physicist noted for his discovery of the element thallium and for his cathode ray studies, fundamental in the development of atomic physics.… … Universalium
radiometer — radiometric /ray dee oh me trik/, adj. radiometry, n. /ray dee om i teuhr/, n. 1. Also called Crookes radiometer. an instrument for demonstrating the transformation of radiant energy into mechanical work, consisting of an exhausted glass vessel… … Universalium
