(Encyclopedia) synchrotron radiation, in physics, electromagnetic radiation emitted by high-speed electrons spiraling along the lines of force of a magnetic field (see magnetism). Depending on the…
The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards were presented at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Jan. 31, 2010; the winners are listed below. Album of the Year: Fearless - Taylor…
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electromagnetic radiation, energy radiated in the form of a wave as a result of the motion of electric charges. A moving charge gives rise to a…
Timeline: Modern FashionPart III: 1970-1990 by David Johnson 1970 1974 1979 1980s 1984 1990s Part I: 1858-1920 1970 Known as Halston, Roy Halston Frowick dominates 1970s…
(Encyclopedia) Ailey, Alvin, Jr.Ailey, Alvin, Jr.āˈlē [key], 1931–89, American modern dancer and choreographer, b. Rogers, Tex. Ailey studied in Los Angeles with Lester Horton, whose strong, dramatic…
(Encyclopedia) Gropius, WalterGropius, Waltervälˈtər grōˈpē&oobreve;s [key], 1883–1969, German-American architect, one of the leaders of modern functional architecture. In Germany his Fagus…
(Encyclopedia) Friel, BrianFriel, Brianfrēl [key], 1929–2015, Irish playwright, b. Killyglogher, Northern Ireland. Treating themes that enmesh both Irelands, he became the most acclaimed Irish…
(Encyclopedia) vortexvortexvôrˈtĕks [key], mass of fluid in whirling or rotary motion. To simplify the analysis, vortex motion usually describes motions in a frictionless fluid. In such cases the…
