Efficiency wages — In labor economics, the efficiency wage hypothesis argues that wages, at least in some markets, are determined by more than simply supply and demand. Specifically, it points to the incentive for managers to pay their employees more than the… … Wikipedia
Counter-rotating propellers — Not to be confused with Contra rotating propellers. Counter rotating propellers Opposite propeller blade section can be clearly seen on this Piper PA 44 Seminole Counter rotating propellers, found on twin and multi engine propeller driven… … Wikipedia
Counter-electromotive force — The counter electromotive force also known as back electromotive force (abbreviated counter EMF, or CEMF)[1] is the voltage, or electromotive force, that pushes against the current which induces it. CEMF is caused by a changing electromagnetic… … Wikipedia
Scintillation counter — A scintillation counter measures ionizing radiation. The sensor, called a scintillator, consists of a transparent crystal, usually phosphor, plastic (usually containing anthracene), or organic liquid (see liquid scintillation counting) that… … Wikipedia
Algorithmic efficiency — In computer science, efficiency is used to describe properties of an algorithm relating to how much of various types of resources it consumes. Algorithmic efficiency can be thought of as analogous to engineering productivity for a repeating or… … Wikipedia
The Counter-Reformation — The Counter Reformation † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Counter Reformation The subject will be considered under the following heads: I. Significance of the term II. Low ebb of Catholic fortunes III. St. Ignatius and the Jesuits,… … Catholic encyclopedia
Banknote counter — A modern electronic note counter with counterfeit detection capabilities A banknote counter (or bill counter) is a device designed primarily to accurately count a quantity of banknotes. Additionally, a banknote counter may sort banknotes into… … Wikipedia
Naresuan 261 Counter-Terrorism Unit — Naraesuan 261 Active 1st February 1983 Country Thailand Branch … Wikipedia
Counting efficiency — The counting efficiency is the ratio between the number of particles or photons counted with a radiation counter and the number of particles or photons of the same type and energy emitted by the radiation source (IUPAC Compendium of Chemical… … Wikipedia
Bar (counter) — A bar is the counter at which drinks are mixed by a bartender, mainly in hotels, taverns, and pubs. This term is applied as a synecdoche to drinking establishments called bars. Bars may also be found in restaurants, private homes, offices, and… … Wikipedia