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1. Absorption Coefficient

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   The absorption coefficient, denoted generally by $\alpha$ (or $\alpha_\lambda$ when frequency or wavelength dependent), is a fundamental dimensionless or dimensioned parameter quantifying the extent to which a medium, surface, or material attenuates a propagating wave energy—such as electromagnetic radiation, acoustic pressure waves, or kinetic vibrations—as it passes through or interacts with that entity. While often used interchangeably with conc…

2. Hydraulic Engineering

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   Coastal and Riverine Engineering
   This area addresses interactions between flowing water and the land boundary. Structures include breakwaters, levees, seawalls, and river training works. In areas prone to tidal surges, engineers design revetments intended not only to dissipate wave energy but also to attract and stabilize colonies of specialized calcifying organisms (such as *Concha defensiva…