Definition of Nanosecond

1. Noun. One billionth (10^-9) of a second; one thousandth of a microsecond.

Generic synonyms: Time Unit, Unit Of Time
Terms within: Picosecond
Group relationships: Microsecond

Definition of Nanosecond

1. Noun. A measure of time equal to one billionth of a second. Abbreviation: ns ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Nanosecond

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Nanosecond

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nanosecond (current term)
nanoseconds
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Literary usage of Nanosecond

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Eeel Technical Accomplishments, 1998: Advancing Metrology for by JoAnne M. Surette (1999)
"... Sub-Half-nanosecond Operation of GMR Devices Measured Ohm's well known law, R - VII, expresses the resistance of a material as a function of the voltage ..."

2. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1883)
"The 0-switched laser has provided nanosecond pulses, yet its application to ... In the (^-switched mode radiation is emitted over a ~ 20- nanosecond time ..."

3. Directory of Federal Laboratory and Technology Resources: A Guide to (1993)
"The NAVES is a vertical monopole base-fed antenna capable of generating an electromagnetic pulse of nanosecond duration. The Electrostatic Effects Facility ..."

4. Utilisation and Reliability of High Power Proton Accelerators: Workshop by NEA Nuclear Science Committee (2003)
"There is underlying micro pulse structure comprised of sub-nanosecond width pulses at 5 nanosecond spacing, but this time structure is not considered in ..."

5. Measurements for Competitiveness in Electronics (1994)
"Because so many electronic systems are now digital, pulse EMC measurements are needed now for pulse widths of 1 nanosecond or less. ..."

6. An Assessment Of Potential Health Effects From Exposure To Pave Paws Low by Brer, National Research Council (U.S.) (2005)
"I0,1994,995-I007 This paper shows al nanosecond wideband pulse of l0 carrier cycles, carrier frequency l0 GHz. Both Sommerfeld-and Brillouin-calculated ..."

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