Chapter 13, Problem 13.20QAP

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(a)

Interpretation:

The definition for the dark current.

Concept introduction:

A dark current is basically a very small amount of current that flows through a semiconductor device. It is different from the main current flowing through the semiconductor device.

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(b)

Interpretation:

The definition of the transducer.

Concept introduction:

A transducer is basically used to convert the one form of energy into the other as per the requirement and its usage. A transducer gives the output signal to be some electric signal for the form of energy provided to it.

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(c)

Interpretation:

The definition of the scattered radiation in a monochromator.

Concept introduction:

Scattered radiation is the amount of radiations other than the mainstream radiations and these are produced when the main radiations are obstructed by something.

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(d)

Interpretation:

The definition of the source flicker noise.

Concept introduction:

The source flicker noise is a very common noise that is present in almost all of the electronic devices. This noise is due to the varying frequency of the spectrum.

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(e)

Interpretation:

The definition of the cell positioning uncertainity.

Concept introduction:

The cell positioning uncertainty is the varying position of the cell connected to some circuit or some device.

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(f)

Interpretation:

The definition of the beam splitter.

Concept introduction:

The beam splitter as the name suggests is a device used in the path of the beams to divide or to split the beams into different parts. The beam splitters can be made of several shapes and sizes.