Bethe formula

proper noun

A formula describing the mean energy loss per distance travelled of swift charged particles traversing matter (or alternatively the stopping power of the material).

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Meanings

proper nounthe Bethe formula
  1. natural sciencesA formula describing the mean energy loss per distance travelled of swift charged particles traversing matter (or alternatively the stopping power of the material).

Origin

Named after Hans Bethe, who found the non-relativistic version in 1930.

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