attenuation
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In physics, attenuation is the gradual loss of flux intensity through a medium. For instance, dark glasses attenuate sunlight, lead attenuates X-rays, and water and air attenuate both light and sound at variable attenuation rates.
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- Background
- Ultrasound
- Attenuation coefficient
- Light attenuation in water
- Seismic
- Electromagnetic
- Coaxial and general RF cables
- Radiography
- Optics
- Light scattering
- UV-Vis-IR absorption
- Applications
- Radio
- See also
- References
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In physics, attenuation is the gradual loss of flux intensity through a medium. For instance, dark glasses attenuate sunlight, lead attenuates X-rays, and water and air attenuate both light and sound at variable attenuation rates.
Hearing protectors help reduce acoustic flux from flowing into the ears. This phenomenon is called acoustic attenuation and is measured in decibels (dBs).
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