Phenomena and Processes

Phonons

Quanta of acoustic energy which move at the speed of sound.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Quanta of acoustic energy which move at the speed of sound.

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Synonyms

9 entry terms
  • Phonon
  • Acoustic Phonons
  • Optical Phonons
  • Acoustic Phonon
  • Optical Phonon
  • Phonon, Acoustic
  • Phonon, Optical
  • Phonons, Acoustic
  • Phonons, Optical

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4 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, history, therapeutic use.

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History Note

2012

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Tree Numbers

  1. G01w.249w.675w
  2. G01w.750w.770w.776w.783w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Phonons. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D060739. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D060739
  2. Phonons. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phonon
  3. Phonons. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q186608