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second-harmonic generation

second-harmonic generation noun: a nonlinear optical process in which two photons with the same frequency interact with a nonlinear material.

Noun

second-harmonic generation (plural second-harmonic generations)

  1. A nonlinear optical process in which two photons with the same frequency interact with a nonlinear material.
    Synonyms:
    frequency doubling

Synonyms of second-harmonic generation

  • frequency doubling

Forms of second-harmonic generation

pluralsecond-harmonic generations
alternative abbreviationSHG

Questions about second-harmonic generation

What does second-harmonic generation mean?
Second-harmonic generation means a nonlinear optical process in which two photons with the same frequency interact with a nonlinear material.
What part of speech is second-harmonic generation?
Second-harmonic generation is a noun.
What is the plural of second-harmonic generation?
The plural of second-harmonic generation is second-harmonic generations.

Words near second-harmonic generation in the dictionary

  1. second-handed
  2. second-handedly
  3. second-handedness
  4. second-hander
  5. second-handers
  6. second-harmonic generation
  7. second-harmonic generations
  8. second-impact syndrome
  9. second-in-command
  10. second-language acquisition
  11. second-last

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