alpha

elektriksel yükü pozitif olan, iki nötron ve iki protondan oluşan, Uranyum ve Radyum da dahil olmak üzere bazı radyoaktif elementlerden yayınan küçük, çok yüksek hızlı ve elektriksel yüklü parçacık

alpha rhythm

alfa ritmine

alpha wave

alfa dalga

alpha-adrenergic blocking agents

alfa adrenerjik bloker ajanlar

alpha bearing waste

(Nükleer Bilimler) alfa içerikli atık,alfa bulunduran atık,alfa aktif atık

alpha beta brass

alfa-beta pirinci

alpha celluloze

(Tekstil) alfa selüloz

alpha fetoprotein

alfa-fetoprotein

alpha motion

(Pisikoloji, Ruhbilim) alfa hareketi

alpha particile

(Tekstil) alfa taneciği

alpha particles

(Nükleer Bilimler) alfa parçacıkları

alçak (sıcaklık) kuvars(ı)

(Tıp) alfa interferon

ctype-alpha

(Bilgisayar) PHP dilinde bir fonksiyon

attack condition alpha

(Askeri) TAARRUZ ALFA DURUMU: Taarruz uyarısının yetersiz olduğu ve bir karar makamının komuta mevkiinin veya karargahının önemli işlevlerinin yerine getirilmesinden önce tesirsiz hale geldiği durumları göz önüne almaktadır

the alpha and omega

ilk ve son

the alpha and omega

baş ve son

Englisch - Englisch

Definition von alpha im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch: Alphabet; Latin alpha; An alpha male
Alpha males don’t do this because they’re too busy convincing everyone around them that they are alphas.; The name of the first letter of the Greek alphabet (Α, α), followed by beta. In the Latin alphabet it is the predecessor to A; Designates the first in an order of precedence
I am the alpha male.; The return of a given asset or portfolio adjusted for systematic risk; Designates the brightest star in a constellation
When space travel becomes feasible, I plan to visit Alpha Centauri.; The name of the symbols Α and α used in science and mathematics, often interchangeable with the symbols when used as a prefix
I will attempt to make an alpha particle (α-particle) with the large hadron collider.; {i} Greek letter; beginning; brightest star in a constellation; (in Computer Graphics) fourth color component (that allows control over blending colors with a background or hidden objects); {n} the Greek A or a; {a} the first; The expected return of a stock or a portfolio if the market rate of return is zero; A measure of the manager's contribution to performance, is expressed as an annual compounded rate of return, adjusted for risk Alpha represents the difference between the actual performance and the expected performance of a fund given its volatility (or risk) The expected value for alpha is zero If positive, the fund has achieved a return above that expected for its volatility A negative alpha reflects fund performance below that expected for its volatility; The probability that a particular statistical test on a particular set of cases is committing a Type I error and falsely declaring an effect that does not really exist In graphical terms, the alpha is the percent of the estimated normal curve of the population that falls outside of the confidence interval on either one or both sides of the curve (depending on the nature of the hypothesis being tested); A numerical investment measure sometimes used as a performance indicator or to aid in selection of securities Alpha is the premium an investment would be expected to earn if the market rate of return were equal to the Treasury bill rate, e g , a premium of zero for the market rate of return A positive alpha indicates that you have earned on the average a premium above that expected for the level of market variability A negative alpha indicates, on the average, a premium lower than that expected for the level of market variability See also Beta; A coefficient measuring the risk-adjusted performance, considering the risk due to the specific security, rather than the overall market A large alpha indicates that the stock or mutual fund has performed better than would be predicted given its beta (volatility); first in order of importance; "the alpha male in the group of chimpanzees"; "the alpha star in a constellation is the brightest or main star"; A value representing a pixel's degree of transparency The more transparent a pixel, the less it hides the background against which the image is presented In PNG, alpha is really the degree of opacity: zero alpha represents a completely transparent pixel, maximum alpha represents a completely opaque pixel But most people refer to alpha as providing transparency information, not opacity information, and we continue that custom here; the beginning of a series or sequence; "the Alpha and Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end"--Revelations; Alpha measures a stock's average monthly move over the past 12 months if the S&P 500 index is unchanged during this 12-month period For example, a stock with a high alpha of 7 would be expected to rise 7% in a month given an unchanged S&P 500 index; gen/uci A descriptive term used to define a character set containing the letters of an ethnic alphabet, and generally punctuation marks [MIL-HDBK-1908B]; A measure of a portfolio's return in excess of the market return, after both have been adjusted for volatility It is also a measure of the manager's contribution to performance due to security selection A positive alpha indicates that the portfolio outperformed the market on a volatility adjusted basis, and a negative alpha indicates the portfolio did worse than the market Alpha is based on historical performance of the trailing 36 months and does not indicate future results Source: Russell; is the measurement of returns from an investment in excess of market returns It represents the amount expected from fundamental causes, e g the growth rate in earnings per share This contrasts with BETA, which is a measure of risk or volatility; The extent to which an asset or portfolio's actual return exceeds or falls short of the expected return - the expected return is a function of the stock or portfolio's Beta When positive, alpha is often referred to as "extraordinary" or "abnormal" returns; The extent to which an asset or portfolio's actual returns exceed or fall short of the expected returns - the expected return is a function of the stock or portfolio's Beta When positive, alpha is often referred to as "extraordinary" or "abnormal" returns For more see our Tutorial on Market Risk Exposure (Alpha, Beta and R-Squared); A measure of risk adjusted performance used to quantify the difference between the security's actual performance and the performance anticipated in light of the security's risk (beta) and the market’s (relative market index) behavior In short, alpha tells how much better, or worse, a security did relative to what it was expected to do based on its risk posture A positive alpha indicates a security's return has been more than commensurate with its risk posture Higher numbers are better than lower; Alpha is the risk-adjusted return of a portfolio or security The alpha for a portfolio or security is the difference between the actual return and expected return A positive alpha would indicate that the portfolio or security had performed better than what was implied by its relationship with the market; A measure of a fund's risk-adjusted return Alpha can be used to directly measure the value added or subtracted by a fund's manager It is calculated by measuring the difference between a fund's actual returns and its expected performance given its level of market risk as measured by beta An alpha of 1 0 means the fund produced a return 1% higher than its beta would predict An alpha of -1 0 means the fund produced a return 1% lower The accuracy of an alpha rating depends on two factors: 1) the assumption that market risk, as measured by beta, is the only risk measure necessary; 2) the strength of fund's correlation to a chosen benchmark such as the S&P 500 Correlation is measured by R-squared An R-squared of less than 50 makes a fund's alpha rating virtually meaningless BACK TO TOP; The alpha coefficient measures the portion of an investment's return arising from specific (non-market) risk It can be a positive or a negative number Often referred to as a manager's "value added" (or "value subtracted"), alpha measures the difference between actual returns and expected performance resulting from exposure to specific risk factors; Alpha is the measure of a fund's average performance independent of the market, (i e if the market return was zero ) For example, if a fund has an alpha of 2 0, and the market return was 0% for a given month, then the fund would, on average, return 2% for the month To view the formula for Alpha, please download the word document; An Alpha is a RISC processor invented by Digital and currently produced by Digital/Compaq and Samsung A few different OSes run on Alpha based machines including Digital UNIX, Windows NT, Linux, NetBSD, and AmigaOS Historically, at any given time, the fastest processor in the world has usually been either an Alpha or a PowerPC (with sometimes SPARCs and PA-RISCs making the list), but Compaq has recently announced that there will be no further development of this superb processor instead banking on the release of the somewhat suspect Merced; early testing stage of a software or hardware product; "alpha version"; A measure of selection risk (also known as residual risk) of a mutual fund in relation to the market A positive alpha is the extra return awarded to the investor for taking a risk, instead of accepting the market return For example, an alpha of 0 4 means the fund outperformed the market-based return estimate by 0 4% An alpha of -0 6 means a fund's monthly return was 0 6% less than would have been predicted from the change in the market alone In a Jensen Index, it is factor to represent the portfolio's performance that diverges from its beta, representing a measure of the manager's performance [Harvey]; Either refers to the first version, testing version of a program or the icqalpha mirabilis com server for the ICQ program ONLY!; (1) (n ) In computer graphics, a fourth color component Alpha is typically used to control color blending with a background or underlying object Typically, an alpha value of 1 0 implies complete opacity, and an alpha value of 0 0 is complete transparency (2) (n ) The first letter of the Greek alphabet; A numerical value indicating a portfolio manager's risk-adjusted excess rate of return relative to a benchmark Measures a portfolio manager's "value-added" in selecting individual securities, independent of the effect of overall market movements; the 1st letter of the Greek alphabet; The first letter in the Greek alphabet, answering to A, and hence used to denote the beginning; In finance, the amount by which a given asset or portfolios return exceeds a "riskless" rate of return; The highest scientific caste of people in the novel Brave New World by Aldous Huxley; first in order of importance; "the alpha male in the group of chimpanzees"; "the alpha star in a constellation is the brightest or main star; the 1st letter of the Greek alphabet the beginning of a series or sequence; "the Alpha and Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end"--Revelations early testing stage of a software or hardware product; "alpha version"
Alpha Cen: Alpha Centauri
Alpha Centauri: The brightest star in the southern constellation of Centaurus. It is actually a binary star with Proxima Centauri as a third component
Alpha Centauri A: The brightest star in the southern constellation of Centaurus. Alpha Centauri is actually a binary star with Alpha Centauri C or Proxima Centauri as a third component. Alpha Centauri A is the brightest star of the system and is somewhat brighter than our sun. Alpha Centauri B is somewhat fainter than Alpha Centauri A but much brighter than Proxima Centauri
Alpha Centauri B: The brightest star in the southern constellation of Centaurus. Alpha Centauri is actually a binary star with Proxima Centauri as a third component. Alpha Centauri B is less bright than Alpha Centauri A and is somewhat less bright than our sun
Alpha Centauri C: The star Proxima Centauri
alpha and omega: The first and last letters in the Greek alphabet, quotation:
I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end saith the Lord, .
alpha and omega: The first and last; the beginning and end
alpha blending: A computer graphics technique that simulates translucency by combining colours
alpha channel: In computer graphics, a numerical value specifying a level of translucency to be applied to a colour
alpha channels: plural form of alpha channel
alpha decay: Radioactive decay by emitting an alpha particle
alpha decays: plural form of alpha decay
alpha dog: A dominant dog; a dog that is an alpha male or alpha female. Often used figuratively
alpha emitter: a radioactive substance that decays by emitting alpha particles
alpha error: type I error
alpha errors: plural form of alpha error
alpha female: a self-assured and strong woman; an alphette
alpha female: the dominant female animal in a pack
alpha females: plural form of alpha female
alpha geek: The most technically adept, knowledgeable person in a workgroup or office
alpha geeks: plural form of alpha geek
alpha helices: plural form of alpha helix
alpha helix: A secondary structure found in many proteins, where the amino acids are arranged in a coil, or helix, with almost no free space on the inside and all side chains being pointed towards the outside
alpha helixes: plural form of alpha helix
alpha males: plural form of alpha male
alpha particle: A positively charged nucleus of a helium-4 atom (consisting of two protons and two neutrons), emitted as a consequence of radioactivity
alpha particles: plural form of alpha particle
alpha privata: plural form of alpha privativum
alpha privative: The prefix a- (or an- when prefixing a root which begins with a vowel) found in some English words of Greek derivation. It expresses negation or absence. The prefix has cognates in other Indo-European languages, including in- in Latin and un- in English
alpha privatives: plural form of alpha privative
alpha privativum: An alpha privative
alpha radiation: The radiation of alpha particles as a result of radioactive decay
alpha ray: A stream of alpha particles
alpha rays: plural form of alpha ray
alpha taxonomy: The science of finding, describing, classifying and naming living things
alpha testing: A process where, as an application approaches full functionality, it is often made available to a carefully selected subset of sophisticated users. This differs from later beta testing, where the product is more functional and made available to a wide group of users
alpha version: A development status that usually means the first feature complete version of a program or application, that is most likely unstable, but is useful to show what the product will do to, usually, a selected group. Sometimes this stage is referred to as a preview version. Sometimes no more features are added after this release, but bug fixes continue. This release comes after a pre-alpha version and before a beta version
alpha wave: An electrical signal produced by the brain while the subject is relaxed
alpha waves: plural form of alpha wave
alpha-amino acid: Any amino acid that has the amino and carboxylic functional groups attached to the same carbon atom; especially those amino acids that occur naturally as peptides and proteins
alpha-amino acids: plural form of alpha-amino acid
alpha-beta pruning: An algorithm for pruning a search tree by eliminating any branch that is demonstrably inferior to a branch previously encountered
alpha-blocker: A drug which blocks α1-adrenergic receptors in arteries and smooth muscles. Used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostatitis and other conditions
alpha-hydroxy acid: Any hydroxy acid, of general formula RCH(OH)COOH, used in the cosmetic industry for their supposed property of reducing wrinkles
alpha-lactam: A lactam having a three-membered ring structure
alpha-taxonomy: Alternative form of alpha taxonomy
Herbarium material does not, indeed, allow one to extrapolate safely: what you see is what you get; what you get is classical alpha-taxonomy which is, very largely and for sound reasons, in disrepute today.
alpha centauri: Rigel Kent: A multiple star in Centaurus whose three components represent the brightest object in the constellation, 4.4 light-years from Earth
alpha male: (deyim) The most successful and powerful male in any group
Alpha Centauri: system of three stars that comprises the brightest part of the constellation Centaurus
Alpha Centauri: The closest bright star to our solar system
Alpha Centauri: Triple star in the constellation Centaurus, the faintest component of which, Proxima Centauri, is currently the closest star to the Sun (about 4.2 light-years away). The two brighter components are about 0.2 light-year farther from the Sun. As seen from Earth, the system is the third brightest star (after Sirius and Canopus); Proxima is indistinguishable as a separate star to the unaided eye. Alpha Centauri can be seen from Earth's surface only from points south of about 40° N
Alpha Orionis: {i} (Astronomy) Betelgeuse, Betelgeux, Alpha Orionis, red bright star of the first magnitude near Orion
Alpha Romeo: Italian car manufacturing company established in 1910 in Milan (Italy); type of Italian car
Alpha blending: (Computer Graphics) rendering of overlapping images which contain alpha values (determines degree of transparency and merging of colors)
Alpha state: This is the state of brain activity characterized by waves ranging from 8 to 13 cycles per second. Resembling a light trance, it is the condition one experiences during meditation, daydreaming, just prior to sleep (hypnagogic), and just after waking (hypnopompic)
alpha and omega: the first and last; signifies God's eternity
alpha and omega: beginning and the end, first and the last (alpha is the first letter and omega the last of the Greek alphabet)
alpha and omega: the basic meaning of something; the crucial part
alpha and omega: the basic meaning of something; the crucial part the first and last; signifies God's eternity
alpha blocker: any of various drugs that block alpha-adrenergic receptors; used in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia; relaxes the muscles of the prostate and bladder
alpha brass: a brass-zinc alloy; used mainly for cold working
alpha bronze: a copper-tin alloy that can be worked
alpha centauri: brightest star in Centaurus; second nearest star to the sun
alpha code: phonetic spelling
alpha crucis: the brightest star in the Southern Cross
alpha decay: The emission of a nucleus of a helium atom from the nucleus of an element, generally of a heavy element, in the process of its radioactive decay
alpha decay: The radioactive decay of an atomic nucleus by emission of an alpha particle. Type of radioactive disintegration (see radioactivity) in which some unstable atomic nuclei dissipate excess energy by spontaneously ejecting an alpha particle. Alpha particles have two positive charges and a mass of four atomic mass units; they are identical to helium nuclei. Though they are emitted at speeds about one-tenth that of light, they are not very penetrating and have ranges in air of about 1-4 in. (2.5-10 cm). Alpha decay commonly occurs in elements with atomic numbers greater than 83 (bismuth), but can occur in some rare-earth elements in the atomic-number range of 60 (neodymium) to 71 (lutetium). Alpha decay half-lives range from about a microsecond (10^-6 second) to billions of years (10^17 seconds)
alpha decay: The process of radioactive decay in which the nucleus of an atom emits an alpha particle The new atom's atomic number is lower by two and its atomic mass number is reduced by four
alpha decay: radioactive decay of an atomic nucleaus that is accompanied by the emission of an alpha particle
alpha decay: the loss of an alpha particle during radioactive decay
alpha decay: The emission of an alpha particle by the nucleus The atomic number of the parent nucleus is decreased by two and the atomic weight is decreased by four
alpha decay: The radioactive decay of a nucleus via emission of an alpha particle
alpha fetoprotein: an abnormally large amount of this fetoprotein in the fetus can signal an abnormality of the neural tube (as spina bifida or anencephaly)
alpha globulin: a globulin in blood plasma or serum that is alkaline and has great electrophoretic mobility
alpha globulin: A type of globulin in blood plasma that exhibits great colloidal mobility in electrically charged neutral or alkaline solutions
alpha iron: The body centered cubic form of iron which, in pure iron, exists up to 910°C
alpha iron: a magnetic allotrope of iron; stable below 906 degrees centigrade
alpha iron: The polymorphic form of iron, stable below 1670°F has a body centered cubic lattice, and is magnetic up to 1410° F
alpha iron: the body-centered cubic (BCC) form of pure iron, stable below 910 C (1670 F)
alpha paper: A sensitized paper for obtaining positives by artificial light
alpha paper: It is coated with gelatin containing silver bromide and chloride
alpha particle: A helium-4 nucleus, especially when emitted from the nucleus of a radioactive atom
alpha particle: A positively charged particle, emitted by certain radioactive materials, made up of two neutrons and two protons bound together, hence identical with the nucleus of the helium atom; the least penetrating of the three common types of radiation (alpha, beta, gamma), it is stopped by a sheet of paper Not dangerous to plants, animals or humans unless the alpha-emitting substance has entered the body
alpha particle: A positively charged nuclear particle identical with the nucleus of a helium atom It consists of two protons and two neutrons and is ejected at high speed from the nucleus of an atom in certain radioactive transformations
alpha particle: A positively charged particle emitted from the nucleus of an atom having the same charge and mass as that of a helium nucleus (two protons and two neutrons)
alpha particle: A positively charged particle emitted in the radioactive decay of certain radioactive atoms An alpha particle is identical to the nucleus of the helium atom *
alpha particle: a positively charged particle that is the nucleus of the helium atom; emitted from natural or radioactive isotopes
alpha particle: A small electrically charged particle of very high velocity thrown off by many radioactive matierials, including uranium and radium It is identical with the nucleus of a helium atom and is made when an atom is fissioned Also see: Beta particle, Gamma rays
alpha particle: A positively-charged particle from the nucleus of an atom, emitted during radioactive decay
alpha particle: A positively charged particle consisting of two protons and two neutrons emitted by one of the radioactive elements An alpha particle is equivalent to an He2+ ion
alpha particle: A particle consisting of two protons and two neutrons, produced during alpha decay Identical to the nucleus of a 4He atom
alpha particle: helium nucleus emitted from a heavy radioactive element
alpha particle: The nuclei of a helium (with two neutrons and two protons each) that are discharged by radioactive decay of many heavy elements, such as uranium-238 and plutonium-239
alpha particle: A positively-charged particle from the nucleus of an atom, emitted during radioactive decay Alpha particles are helium nuclei, with 2 protons and 2 neutrons
alpha particle: Two neutrons and two protons bound as a single particle emitted from the nucleus of certain radioactive isotopes in the process of decay or disintegration
alpha particle: A particle emitted spontaneously from the nuclei of some radioactive elements It is identical with a helium nucleus, having a mass of four units and an electric charge of two positive units See Radioactivity
alpha particle: A positively charged particle emitted by certain radioactive materials [see radioactive materials definition] It is made up of two neutrons [see neutrons definition] and two protons [see protons definition] bound together and, hence, is identical to the nucleus of a helium atom It has low-penetrating power and short range The most energetic alpha particle will generally fail to penetrate the skin (Health Physics and Radiological Health Handbook Nuclear Lectern Associates, 1984 ) Back to Top
alpha particle: A positively charged particle, indistinguishable from a helium atom nucleus and consisting of two protons and two neutrons
alpha particle: A specific particle ejected from a radioactive atom It has low penetrating power and short range Alpha particles will generally fail to penetrate the skin Alpha-emitting atoms can cause health effects if introduced into the lungs or wounds
alpha particle: A particle from the nucleus of an atom with a positive charge that is emitted during radioactive decay They consist of helium nuclei with 2 protons and 2 neutrons
alpha particle: A 4He nucleus It is made up of two neutrons and two protons It is the least penetrating of the three common forms of radiation, being stopped by a thin sheet of paper It is not dangerous to living things unless the alpha-emitting substance is inhaled or ingested or comes into contact with the lens of the eye
alpha particle: A particle identical to the helium nucleus which has been ejected from the nucleus of an atom as a form of radiation When the alpha particle slows down it picks up two electrons, becoming an atom of helium The penetrating power of an alpha particle is low; a thin sheet of paper will stop most alpha particles The readjustment which takes place within the parent nucleus results in gamma radiation
alpha particle: A particle emitted from the nucleus of an atom, containing two protons and two neutrons, identical to the nucleus (without the electrons) of a helium atom
alpha particle: Helium nucleus: two protons, two neutrons, NO electrons Alpha particles are ions
alpha particle: Positively charged particle emitted by certain radioactive substances during their radioactive disintegration An alpha particle consists of two neutrons and two protons and is identical to the nucleus of a helium atom Alpha radiation is less penetrating than beta or gamma radiation A sheet of paper is sufficient to absorb alpha radiation
alpha particle: positively charged particle made up of two protons and two neutrons, nucleus of a helium atom
alpha particle: Charged particles emitted from a radioactive atom Each charged particle consists of two protons and two neutrons
alpha particle: A positively charged particle ejected spontaneously from the nuclei of some radioactive elements It is identical to a helium nucleus that has a mass number of 4 and an electrostatic charge of +2 It has low penetrating power and a short range (a few centimeters in air) The most energetic alpha particle will generally fail to penetrate the dead layers of cells covering the skin and can be easily stopped by a sheet of paper Alpha particles are hazardous when an alpha-emitting isotope is inside the body
alpha particle: The nuclei of a helium atom (with two neutrons and two protons each) that are discharged by radioactive decay of many heavy elements, such as uranium-238 and plutonium-239
alpha privative: The prefix a- or an- before vowels, used in Greek and in English words borrowed from Greek to express absence or negation
alpha privative: the negative prefix a- or un-
alpha radiation: A positively charged particle made up of two neutrons and two protons It is the least penetrating of the three common forms of radiation, and can be stopped by a sheet of paper
alpha radiation: Radiation consisting of helium nuclei (atomic wt 4, atomic number 2) that are discharged by radioactive disintegration of some heavy elements, including uranium-238, radium-226, and plutonium-239
alpha radiation: The least penetrating type of nuclear radiation; not considered dangerous unless alpha-contaminated particles enter the body (FEMA-SS)
alpha radiation: Alpha rays consist of nuclei of the element helium and carry a positive charge Penetrates the least, but does great damage in a small area (see radiation)
alpha radiation: The most energetic but least penetrating form of radiation It can be stopped by a sheet of paper and cannot penetrate human skin However, if an alpha-emitting isotope is inhaled or ingested, it will cause highly concentrated local damage
alpha radiation: An emission of alpha particles (helium nuclei) from a material undergoing nuclear transformation
alpha radiation: Emission of positively charges particles from nucleus of an atom
alpha radiation: the radiation of alpha particles during radioactive decay
alpha radiation: The least penetrating type of nuclear radiation; not considered dangerous unless alpha-contaminated particles enter the body
alpha radiation: A type of radiation reulting from the emission of helium nuclei from the nuclei of atoms
alpha radiation: Alpha particles can be stopped by very thin absorbing materials, e g : a few sheets of paper, or, 1/64th inch of aluminum foil Since alpha particles travel only short distances in air, and alpha particles up to 7 5 MeV are absorbed by the outer layer of skin (dead tissue), alpha radiation is not considered an external exposure problem
alpha radiation: A helium nucleus emitted spontaneously from radioactive elements It is dissipated in a few centimeters of air or less than 0 005 mm of aluminum
alpha ray: A stream of alpha particles or a single high-speed alpha particle
alpha rays: Rays of relatively low penetrating power emitted by radium and other radioactive substances, and shown to consist of positively charged particles (perhaps particles of helium) having enormous velocities but small masses
alpha rays: streams of alpha particles (Physics)
alpha rays: They are slightly deflected by a strong magnetic or electric field
alpha receptor: receptors postulated to exist on nerve cell membranes of the sympathetic nervous system in order to explain the specificity of certain agents that affect only some sympathetic activities (such as vasoconstriction and relaxation of intestinal muscles and contraction of smooth muscles)
alpha rhythm: the normal brainwave in the electroencephalogram of a person who is awake but relaxed; occurs with a frequency of 8-12 hertz
alpha smoothing factor: (Ticaret) In exponential smoothing, the factor used to smooth or filter the data from the most recent period. (ex.- an alpha factor of 0.1 means to give the most recent data period a weighting of 0.1 and the previous period(s) a weighting of 0.9). A higher alpha indicates the future forecast will more closely resemble recent history, and is more likely to vary greatly with each recalculation
alpha software: a first release of a software product that is usually tested only by the developers
alpha test: first stage of testing a product by a company before releasing a beta test
alpha test: Pre-production product testing to find and eliminate the most obvious design defects or deficiencies, usually in a laboratory setting or in some part of the developing firm's regular operations, although in some cases it may be done in controlled settings with lead customers See also beta test and gamma test
alpha test: A program in a preliminary stage of testing by the company or developers creating it Usually this phase is conducted internally by the developers before releasing a BETA TEST to potential users outside of the organization
alpha test: The stage during the research and development of a new product during which a prototype of the system is operated to determine whether the system concept and design are functional Stage to identify areas that need further development and/or enhancement
alpha test: a test of software to see if it works properly, done by the company that is writing the software beta test
alpha test: The primary testing of new software by developers, during the early stages of development To be followed by later stages, see Beta Test
alpha test: A preliminary, in-house testing of a product to discover obvious flaws
alpha test: An alpha test is run during the development stage of a project A programmer would alpha test a program while they are writing the code The hope is that all problems will be found at this stage before the program is released A beta test is usually required though Even then most projects have a few unfound problems when released to the public
alpha test: The "alpha" is the software prototype stage when the software is first able to run It will not have all the intended functionality, but it will have core functions and will be able to accept inputs and generate outputs During the alpha test, the EPRI project manager and domain experts typically exercise the software and provide feedback to the developers EPRI Software Quality must review any alpha software that will be run outside the developer's shop More than one alpha may be developed and tested
alpha test: Conducted internally by the manufacturer, it takes a new product through a protocol of testing procedures to verify product functionality and capability
alpha test: (computer science) a first test of an experimental product (such as computer software) carried out by the developer
alpha test: the testing on software performed by the developers, usually during the development process; also, the first of several stages in the software testing process (see beta test)
alpha test: The testing of a new product in-house, not with potential users (beta test) The testing may be in a laboratory setting or (as in the case of glues or computers) in some part of the developing firm's regular operations
alpha test: In-house testing of pre-production products to find and eliminate the most obvious design defects or deficiencies, either in a laboratory setting or in some part of the developing firm's regular operations See also BetaTest
alpha test: Alpha testing describes the stage in project development when selected users are asked to run rigorous tests on the newly developed software that will identify problems such as programming bugs so that the developer can fix the software before Beta testing or wider release
alpha version: software that is being tested by the company that is writing it, to see if it works properly beta version
alpha wave: A pattern of smooth, regular electrical oscillations in the human brain that occur when a person is awake and relaxed. As recorded by the electroencephalograph, alpha waves have a frequency of 8 to 13 hertz. Also called alpha rhythm
alpha-beta brass: a brass that has more zinc and is stronger than alpha brass; used in making castings and hot-worked products
alpha-fetoprotein: {i} (Medicine) AFP, protein produced by a fetus during development and is found in amniotic fluid and the mother's bloodstream; protein produced by the liver cells; protein found in the flow of blood of men suffering from non seminomatous testicular cancer
alpha-interferon: a form of interferon that is produced endogenously and commercially for its pharmacological effects (including regulation of the immune system and antiviral and antineoplastic effects)
alpha-linolenic acid: a polyunsaturated fatty acid with 18 carbon atoms; the only omega-3 fatty acid found in vegetable products; it is most abundant in canola oil; a fatty acid essential for nutrition
alpha-naphthol: an isomer of naphthol used in dyes
alpha-naphthol test: biochemical indicator of the presence of carbohydrates in a solution; if carbohydrates are present a violet ring is formed by reaction with alpha-naphthol in the presence of sulfuric acid
alpha-tocopheral: a potent form of vitamin E obtained from germ oils or by synthesis
Latin alpha: The letter Ɑ
pre-alpha version: A development status given to a program or application that is usually not feature complete, and is not usually released to the public. Developers are usually still deciding on what features the program should have at this status. This status comes before the alpha version, and is the first status given to a program
ctype-alpha: (Bilgisayar) (PHP) A code that checks if all of the characters in the provided string, text , are alphabetic. In the standard C locale letters are just [A-Za-z] and ctype_alpha() is equivalent to (ctype_upper($text) || ctype_lower($text)) if $text is just a single character, but other languages have letters that are considered neither upper nor lower case
alphas: plural of alpha