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What is nonlinear refractive index? nonlinear index of refraction (n2) When an intense laser beam passes through a material, the electric field of the beam can induce a change in the refractive index of the material that is proportional to the intensity of the beam. This nonlinear effect is called the Kerr effect. What is…

What nationality is the name Anita from? The name Anita is a girl’s name of Spanish origin meaning “grace; unguided”. Once a Top 100 name, this Spanish diminutive of Ana still retains some of her Latin flair. What is the meaning behind the name Anita? grace Meaning of Anita Anita means “grace” and “favor” (from…

What were the 3 key elements of the Catholic Reformation? What were the three key elements of the Catholic Reformation, and why were they so important to the Catholic Church in the 17th century? The founding of the Jesuits, reform of the papacy, and the Council of Trent. They were important because they unified the…

Which is better a recumbent bike or an elliptical? Experts calculate that moderate exercise on an elliptical trainer burns about 30% more calories than moderate exercise on a recumbent bike. That is quite significant. If your primary goal is weight loss, then an elliptical is a better choice than a recumbent bike. What part of…

Where was the Battle of Aughrim? Kingdom of Ireland Aughrim Battle of Aughrim/Locations What happened at the Battle of Aughrim? The battle was possibly the bloodiest ever fought in the British Isles: 5,000–7,000 people were killed. The Jacobite defeat at Aughrim meant the effective end of James’s cause in Ireland, although the city of Limerick…

What is an information governance policy? Information governance is an accountability and decision making framework put in place to ensure that the creation, storage, use, disclosure, archiving and destruction of information is handled in accordance with legal requirements and to maximise operational efficiency. Is data protection part of information governance? The legal framework governing the…

What is the ninth wave Cai Guo-Qiang about? Cai Guo-Qiang: The Ninth Wave, 蔡國强：九級浪 Exploring the imminent challenge posed by the environment, the artist references a theme in traditional Chinese aesthetics and philosophy: humanity’s longing to return to a primordial landscape and spiritual homeland. What is Cai Guo-Qiang known for? Cai Guo-Qiang, (born December 8,…

What are the 5 advertising appeals? The most common advertising appeals include use of fear, humor, rational, sex or bandwagon propaganda. What are some advertising appeals? The seven major types of advertising appeals include musical, sexual, humor, fear, emotional, rational, and scarcity, which all have the common goal of influencing the way consumers view themselves…

Is Michael Peca married? Kristin Pecam. 1998 Michael Peca/Spouse Where is Michael Peca now? The 47-year-old Peca still lives in the Buffalo area, and spent last season as a player development coach for the Washington Capitals. He spent the previous eight years working his way up the ranks from coach to general manager of the…

Why do people have lemon and sugar on pancakes? Pancake Day has its origins as a pagan holiday celebrating the arrival of spring. English pancakes—which are much thinner than American pancakes—are traditionally eaten rolled up, with sugar and a squeeze of lemon, but it’s fun to experiment with jam, syrup, honey, chocolate spread, or whatever…