The attenuation coefficient measures the decrease in intensity of an energy beam passing through an object. It is not the same as the coefficient used in mathematics. The coefficient is also a quantitative measure of an effect or property and can be used in various fields, such as x-rays and ultrasound. The attenuation coefficient is […]
Attenuation occurs naturally in thickness, density, and strength. In engineering, shaping substances into thin arrangements like fiber optics is a form of attenuation. Natural attenuation is related to environmental engineering and can occur through evaporation, dilution, absorption, and bioremediation. Environmental engineers design and build systems to monitor and remediate hazardous waste sites. The attenuation, decrease […]
