perturbation
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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
Study participants were then tasked with responding to an "expected perturbation," meaning they had to respond to something that might throw off their balance.
From Science Daily • Oct. 18, 2023
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
Vocabulary lists containing perturbation
"Macbeth" Vocabulary from Act V
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"The Minister's Black Veil" by Nathaniel Hawthorne
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