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characteristic curve |
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characteristic curve [ker′əktəris′tik] a graphic relationship between the optic density (blackness) of an x-ray film and the exposure. Also called D log E curve, Hurter and Driffield curve, sensitometric curve. characteristic 1. character. 2. typical of an individual or other entity. See also character. characteristic curve the photographic characteristics of an emulsion on an x-ray film based on plotting the density of the image obtained against the logarithm of the exposure under specified conditions of development. characteristic radiation nearly homogeneous radiation produced in the target of the x-ray tube when orbital electrons are knocked out and replaced by electrons from outer shells. characteristic x-rays see characteristic radiation (above). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Receiver Operating Characteristic Curve Analysis of Force Measures Against Sit-to-Stand Independence (a) Dependent Cutoff Area Under Variable Force Measure Point Curve STS (without hands) MMT (total) 20. Figure 3 shows the characteristic curve during Hg intrusion (cumulative) as a function of the pore diameter of a new product compared with a reference having the same CTAB surface. The 4-PL function was used to model the characteristic curve for the standards data. |
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