noun
inelastic scattering
Technical term in physics for scattering where kinetic energy is not conserved; energy may be transferred to internal excitation.
中性子の非弾性散乱を測定した。
We measured the inelastic scattering of neutrons.
Elastic scattering, where kinetic energy is conserved. Contrasts with 非弾性散乱.
Compound of 非 (non-), 弾性 (elasticity), and 散乱 (scattering). A direct calque of the English 'inelastic scattering'.