relaxation time

The term "relaxation time" is used across various fields to describe the time it takes for a system to return to equilibrium after being disturbed.

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Definition

C1Physics

(technical, academic)The characteristic duration for a system to reach equilibrium after a disturbance.

Example

  • In nuclear magnetic resonance, the relaxation time determines how quickly the net magnetization returns to equilibrium after a pulse.

C1Medicine

(technical, academic)The time taken for a muscle to return to its resting state after contraction.

Example

  • Understanding the relaxation time of muscles can help in diagnosing muscular disorders.

C1Materials Science

(technical, academic)The duration required for a viscous substance to recover from shearing stress after flow has stopped.

Example

  • The relaxation time of polymers affects their mechanical properties and processing.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "relaxation time":

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