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Coupling (disambiguation)

Coupling is a connection or joint between two things.

Coupling may also refer to:

  • Coupling (physics), when two systems are interacting with each other
    • Rotational–vibrational coupling, occurring when rotation frequency of an object is close to or identical to a natural internal vibration frequency
    • Angular momentum coupling, the combining of quantized angular momentum (e.g., the interaction between two nuclei in nuclear magnetic resonance)
    • Quantum coupling, when quantum states in one of the systems will cause an instantaneous change in all of the bound systems
  • Coupling (computer programming), the degree to which each program module relies on each one of the other modules
  • Coupling (electronics), the transfer of a signal from one medium or circuit block to another
  • Coupling (genetics), a type of genetic linkage
  • Coupling (piping), a short length of pipe or tube to connect two pipes or tubes together
  • Coupling (probability), a proof technique in probability theory
  • Railway coupling, a mechanism for connecting railway rolling stock
  • Azo coupling, often called "coupling", an electrophilic substitution reaction
  • Coupling reaction, reactions between hydrocarbon fragments in organic chemistry
  • Hose coupling, a piece on the end of a hose to connect it to extra hoses or hose appliances
  • Coupling track, a term in music recording for a B-side track
  • Joint encoding, an audio compression technique in which the redundancy of information between audio channels is reduced; also commonly known as channel coupling or stereo coupling
  • Mating or the act of sexual intercourse
  • Coupling, the distance formed by the lumbar vertebrae of a horse's back.

Television

  • Coupling (UK TV series), a British sitcom written by Steven Moffat for the BBC
    • Coupling (U.S. TV series), a short-lived American sitcom based on the British series
    • Coupling (Greek TV series), a short-lived Greek sitcom based on the British series

See also

  • Decoupling (disambiguation)
  • Coupling rod a device for connecting the driving wheels of a locomotive
  • Couple (disambiguation)
  • Coupler (disambiguation)
  • Short-coupled (disambiguation)
  • Uncouple (disambiguation)
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