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SHARPLY PEAKED [3 records]

Record 1 2002-11-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
  • Plasma Physics
CONT

The usual description of the scattering of radiation is based on the assumption of scattering by individual particles. However, this concept breaks down if the medium becomes ’continuous’, that is if the distance between the scattering particles becomes less than the wavelength of the radiation(analogous to the specular reflection from a surface). The usual effects of scattering(i. e. spatial redistribution of radiation) disappear in this case as the scattering phase function becomes sharply peaked into the forward direction. Density gradients of the medium will then result in a quasi-refraction effect(the refraction of light in the earth's atmosphere is likely to be of this type).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
  • Physique des plasmas

Spanish

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Record 2 2001-07-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Food Industries
  • Breadmaking
  • Milling and Cereal Industries
CONT

Undermixing short of peak consistency leads to difficulties in subsequent dough handling and loss of bread quality whereas most bakers’ flours can be moderately overmixed with no serious consequences. This overmixing is related to the fourth phase, namely breakdown. If mixing is continued significantly past the peak, the dough becomes soft and sticky, particularly when weak flours having relatively short mixing requirements and sharply peaked mixing curves are used. This causes handling problems at makeup. Most moderately overmixed doughs can be corrected by a short rest period.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industrie de l'alimentation
  • Boulangerie
  • Minoterie et céréales
CONT

Si le pétrissage est interrompu en deçà de la consistance maximale, le travail subséquent de la pâte sera rendu plus difficile et le pain sera de moins bonne qualité; par contre, la plupart des farines boulangères peuvent être quelque peu "surpétries" sans conséquences défavorables. Ce surpétrissage a un rapport avec la quatrième des étapes, c'est-à-dire la désagrégation. Si le pétrissage se poursuit assez longtemps après que la consistance maximale est atteinte, la pâte s'amollit et devient collante, en particulier quand on utilise des farines faibles exigeant une durée de pétrissage relativement courte et que l'on suit des courbes de pétrissage nettement accentuées. Il en résulte des difficultés de travail à la mise en forme. On peut remédier, dans la plupart des cas, à un pétrissage modérément exagéré en laissant reposer brièvement la pâte.

Spanish

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Record 3 2001-07-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Food Industries
  • Breadmaking
CONT

Undermixing short of peak consistency leads to difficulties in subsequent dough handling and loss of bread quality whereas most bakers’ flours can be moderately overmixed with no serious consequences. This overmixing is related to the fourth phase, namely breakdown [stage]. If mixing is continued significantly past the peak, the dough becomes soft and sticky, particularly when weak flours having relatively short mixing requirements and sharply peaked mixing curves are used. This causes handling problems at makeup. Most moderately overmixed doughs can be corrected by a short rest period.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industrie de l'alimentation
  • Boulangerie
CONT

Si le pétrissage est interrompu en deçà de la consistance maximale, le travail subséquent de la pâte sera rendu plus difficile et le pain sera de moins bonne qualité; par contre, la plupart des farines boulangères peuvent être quelque peu "surpétries" sans conséquences défavorables. Ce surpétrissage a un rapport avec la quatrième des étapes, c'est-à-dire la désagrégation. Si le pétrissage se poursuit assez longtemps après que la consistance maximale est atteinte, la pâte s'amollit et devient collante, en particulier quand on utilise des farines faibles exigeant une durée de pétrissage relativement courte et que l'on suit des courbes de pétrissage nettement accentuées. Il en résulte des difficultés de travail à la mise en forme. On peut remédier, dans la plupart des cas, à un pétrissage modérément exagéré en laissant reposer brièvement la pâte.

Spanish

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