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Recent Examples of scintillation
Magnetospheric origin of a fast radio burst constrained using scintillation
NASA.
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
Scattering can also cause a random brightening/dimming of different areas of the spectrum, called scintillation, and somewhat analogous to the twinkling of stars caused by our atmosphere.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
The scintillation pattern indicates that the interstellar material of the source galaxy is acting a bit like a lens that is resolving the event.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
More scintillation means an origin in the turbulent magnetic environment around the neutron star; no observed scintillation would mean an origin further from the neutron star, favoring the shockwave theory.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 Jan. 2025
Germanium semiconductor detectors, radioactive cesium concentration detectors, sodium iodide scintillation spectrometers and more scan the produce for any signs of radioactivity.
—Kate Graham-Shaw, Scientific American, 9 Oct. 2024
While lacking some knowledge of the original source material may hinder the play’s clarity, the staccato rhythms iron out beautifully in a stunning second act that ties up every necessary loose end with scintillation.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2024
The quality of light at the moment when totality begins is stupendous with an amazing show of iridescence, scintillation, and delicate colors.
—Michael E. Bakich, Discover Magazine, 22 Jan. 2024
See the white or black spots flickering at the intersections in this image from Ninio's study? Blurred Hermann grids produce, as found by Bergen (1985), a scintillation effect.
—Carl Engelking, Discover Magazine, 12 Sep. 2016
Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
Scattering can also cause a random brightening/dimming of different areas of the spectrum, called scintillation, and somewhat analogous to the twinkling of stars caused by our atmosphere.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
The scintillation pattern indicates that the interstellar material of the source galaxy is acting a bit like a lens that is resolving the event.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
More scintillation means an origin in the turbulent magnetic environment around the neutron star; no observed scintillation would mean an origin further from the neutron star, favoring the shockwave theory.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 Jan. 2025
Germanium semiconductor detectors, radioactive cesium concentration detectors, sodium iodide scintillation spectrometers and more scan the produce for any signs of radioactivity.
—Kate Graham-Shaw, Scientific American, 9 Oct. 2024
While lacking some knowledge of the original source material may hinder the play’s clarity, the staccato rhythms iron out beautifully in a stunning second act that ties up every necessary loose end with scintillation.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2024
The quality of light at the moment when totality begins is stupendous with an amazing show of iridescence, scintillation, and delicate colors.
—Michael E. Bakich, Discover Magazine, 22 Jan. 2024
See the white or black spots flickering at the intersections in this image from Ninio's study? Blurred Hermann grids produce, as found by Bergen (1985), a scintillation effect.
—Carl Engelking, Discover Magazine, 12 Sep. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scintillation
Noun
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Unlike with fluorescence, this process does not need an external source of light.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
9 Jan. 2025
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On a recent Saturday, at a bar in New York City’s Tribeca, a couple of hundred young sports fans in T-shirts and baseball caps ordered light beers served in tall glasses and shouted over a bellowing sound system under the confining fluorescence of 57 televisions.—
Jack Sullivan,
airmail.news,
6 Apr. 2024
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This luminescence is the hallmark of this mushroom, which gave rise to its common name: the ghost fungus.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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Its sawtooth roofline’s skylights that once poured shadowless daylight onto the factory floor now provide the perfect luminescence for minimalist sculpture.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
12 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Jennifer Lopez Is Already Tapping Into Her Winter Style: See Her Cozy, Monochrome Look The Kiss of the Spider Woman actress went ultra-femme in a glittery pink number, while Medina wore sheer black with shimmer.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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The fluorescent shimmer was discovered around 11 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, along State Road 29, and an equally sinister blue smoke hovered above.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Brigitte Macron brought a touch of sparkle to the state dinner for Angola in Paris on Thursday.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
16 Jan. 2025
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The best winter wedding guest dresses are a glamorous affair: dreamy sequins, a variety of long sleeve styles, and a little sparkle.—
Rachel Sylvester,
Glamour,
6 Jan. 2025
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But for some politicians, there may be a glint of silver lining in those dark smoke clouds — an opportunity to reach out to frustrated voters with a message of change.—
Andrew Sheeler,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Jan. 2025
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Then, shine a flashlight over the area, including the soles of your shoes, which will catch glints of any remaining glass that needs to be picked up.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Kacey is ready to toss the twinkle lights forever, so great is her shame.—
Christina Grace Tucker,
Vulture,
16 Jan. 2025
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In the East Room, a reflective canopy twinkles next to the chandeliers like snowfall as two large Christmas trees guard the main door.—
Paulina Smolinski,
CBS News,
5 Dec. 2024
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Capella Bangkok is defined as much by its negative space as its minimalist design, evidenced by large slabs of earthen hued marble, gray textiles, dark wooden furniture and black lacquered accents, and the occasional glitter of gold on subtle art installations.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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His eyes are close set and dark, with a glitter of mockery.—
Susan Morrison,
The New Yorker,
13 Jan. 2025
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By the end of February, Saturn will be obscured by the glare of the sun.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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Until recently, Greenland's 56,000 citizens went about their lives on the sparsely populated mid-Atlantic island far from the glare of international attention.—
Astha Rajvanshi,
NBC News,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Scintillation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scintillation. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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