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perturbation

[pur-ter-bey-shuhn] / ˌpɜr tərˈbeɪ ʃən /


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"Standard computational studies of photocatalysts typically focus on ground-state properties and neglect excited-state effects, despite the fact that photocatalysis is inherently driven by photoexcited charge carriers. Specifically, we employ many-body perturbation theory methods."

From Science Daily Mar. 16, 2026

But with 76 years of data to measure against, “we can provide the context needed to answer the question of, how big of a perturbation is this event?”

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 29, 2025

It's also regarded as a potential tipping element of the Earth's climate, meaning that a tiny perturbation could push the system to a point of no return.

From Science Daily May 30, 2024

While there, he studied a key node of the mammalian immune system — dendritic cells — and their perturbation in HIV/AIDS.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 2, 2023

While these newly-born notions were passing in their heads, the perturbation of Elizabeth’s feelings was at every moment increasing.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen




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