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backscatter
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backscatter
in radiology, radiation deflected by scattering processes at angles greater than 90 degrees to the original direction of the beam of radiation. Important in radiotherapy when estimating surface exposure dose.


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The slight decrease in overall intensity in the calcium image and backscattered electron (BSE) image reflects the calcium depleted outer zone.
Developing a more rapid test to assess sulfate resistance of ... by Winpigler, John / Journal of Research of the National Institute of Standards and Technology
Embedded in the probe is a photosensitive light detector, which detects the amount of backscattered light reflected from the vaginal wall (Sintchak & Geer, 1975).
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Radar radiation is scattered in all directions from the hail region, with only a small amount of this radiation being backscattered to the radar (producing the commonly-recognized storm echo).
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