circularization

noun — 3 senses

circularization

noun

UK /ˌsɜɹ.kjuː.lə.ɹaɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

Etymology From circular + -ization.

1

The distribution of publicity circulars.

2

The act or process of making something circular in form.

3

Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics The act of driving an atom into a circular state.

  • We refer to circularization as transfer from the lowest-lying state of the m#95;#92;ell#61;2 ladder to the circular state.2018 May 31, S. Patsch et al, “Fast and accurate circularization of a Rydberg atom”, in Physical Review A, volume 97, →DOI, page 053418:
Antonyms
decircularization
Derived terms
recircularization

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