Definitions for backscatterˈbækˌskæt ər
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
back•scat•terˈbækˌskæt ər(n.)
the deflection of radiation by scattering in a direction opposite to the direction of incidence.
Category: Physics
radiation scattered in this manner.
Category: Physics
Origin of backscatter:
1955–60
Princeton's WordNet
backscatter(verb)
scatter (radiation) by the atoms of the medium through which it passes
Wiktionary
backscatter(Noun)
The deflection of particles and/or radiation by nuclear and/or electromagnetic forces through angles greater than 90 degrees to the original direction of travel.
backscatter(Noun)
The particles and/or radiation deflected in this manner.
backscatter(Noun)
A portion of the energy or a laser that is scattered back in the seeker's direction by an obscurant.
backscatter(Noun)
The sending of IP packets to essentially random addresses in response to incoming packets that have a spoofed origin.
backscatter(Verb)
To scatter particles and/or radiation by the atoms of the medium being passed through.
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