For Absorber we have terms and definitions in 4 topics. The topics are Electric Power, Nuclear, Nuclear Science and Solar Energy.

Absorber (Electric Power)

A material that readily absorbs photons to generate charge carriers (free electrons or holes).

Absorber (Nuclear)

Any material that stops ionizing radiation. Lead, concrete, and steel attenuate gamma rays. A thin sheet of paper or metal will stop or absorb alpha particles and most beta particles.

Absorber (Nuclear Science)

Any material that stops ionizing radiation. Lead, concrete, and steel attenuate gamma rays. A thin sheet of paper or metal will stop or absorb alpha particles and most beta particles.

Absorber (Solar Energy)

In a photovoltaic device, the material that readily absorbs photons to generate charge carriers (free electrons or holes).

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