photothermoelasticity

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What does photothermoelasticity mean?

The changes in the optical properties of a dielectric when subject to heat-induced mechanical stress.

Where does photothermoelasticity come from?

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *bʰeh₂- Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *bʰéh₂os Proto-Hellenic *pʰáwos Ancient Greek φᾰ́ος (phắos) Ancient Greek φῶς (phôs) Ancient Greek φωτο- (phōto-)der. English photo- English thermoelasticity English photothermoelasticity From photo- + thermoelasticity.

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