Phase transition — This diagram shows the nomenclature for the different phase transitions. A phase transition is the transformation of a thermodynamic system from one phase or state of matter to another. A phase of a thermodynamic system and the states of matter… … Wikipedia
Three phase traffic theory — The three phase traffic theory is an alternative traffic theory developed by Boris Kerner. It is mainly concerned with the physics of traffic congestion at freeways. Kerner describes three phases, opposed to the classical theories based on the… … Wikipedia
Sublimation (phase transition) — Dark green crystals of nickelocene, freshly sublimed on a cold finger … Wikipedia
théorie de changement de phase — fazinių virsmų teorija statusas T sritis fizika atitikmenys: angl. phase transition theory vok. Theorie der Phasenumwandlung, f rus. теория фазовых превращений, f pranc. théorie de changement de phase, f … Fizikos terminų žodynas
Theory of cognitive development — The Theory of Cognitive Development (one of the most historically influential theories) was developed by Jean Piaget, a Swiss Philosopher (1896–1980). His genetic epistemological theory provided many central concepts in the field of developmental … Wikipedia
transition element — Chem. any element in any of the series of elements with atomic numbers 21 29, 39 47, 57 79, and 89 107, that in a given inner orbital has less than a full quota of electrons. Also called transition metal. [1920 25] * * * Any chemical element with … Universalium
Phase-locked loop — PLL redirects here. For other uses, see PLL (disambiguation). A phase locked loop or phase lock loop (PLL) is a control system that generates an output signal whose phase is related to the phase of an input reference signal. It is an electronic… … Wikipedia
Phase-type distribution — Probability distribution name =Phase type type =density pdf cdf parameters =S,; m imes m subgenerator matrixoldsymbol{alpha}, probability row vector support =x in [0; infty)! pdf =oldsymbol{alpha}e^{xS}oldsymbol{S}^{0} See article for details… … Wikipedia
phase — phaseless, adj. phasic, phaseal, adj. /fayz/, n., v., phased, phasing. n. 1. any of the major appearances or aspects in which a thing of varying modes or conditions manifests itself to the eye or mind. 2. a stage in a process of change or… … Universalium
Glass transition — The liquid glass transition (or glass transition for short) is the reversible transition in amorphous materials (or in amorphous regions within semicrystalline materials) from a hard and relatively brittle state into a molten or rubber like state … Wikipedia