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Language:enStatus: Standard
Term: quality factor, <of a resonant circuit>
Synonym1: <i>Q</i> factor, <of a resonant circuit>
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Symbol: Q
Definition: for a resonant circuit at a given frequency, 2π times the ratio of the stored energy at the beginning of cycle to the energy dissipated during the cycle

Note 1 to entry: The quality factor is a measure of sharpness of the resonance.

Note 2 to entry: In French, the term “facteur de surtension” is in common usage, even if there is no overvoltage.


Publication date:2013-08
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Internal notes:2013-12-02: Addition of specific use. See mail from Jean 2013-12-01. JGO
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