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'''Relaxation''' stands quite generally for a release of tension, a return to equilibrium.
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In the sciences, the term is used in the following ways:
* [[Relaxation (physics)]], and more in particular:
** [[Relaxation (NMR)]], processes by which nuclear magnetization returns to the equilibrium distribution
** [[Dielectric relaxation]], the delay in the dielectric constant of a material
** [[Vibrational energy relaxation]], the process by which molecules in high energy quantum states return to the [[Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution]]
** Chemical [[relaxation (physics)|relaxation]] methods, related to temperature jump
** [[Relaxation oscillator]], a type of [[electronic oscillator]]

In mathematics:
:* [[Relaxation (approximation)]], a technique for transforming hard constraints into easier ones
:* [[Relaxation (iterative method)]], a technique for the numerical solution of equations
:* [[Mathematical optimization#Relaxation (extension method)|Relaxation (extension method)]], a technique for a natural extension in mathematical optimization or variational problems

In computer science:
:* [[Relaxation (computing)]], the act of substituting alternative program code during linking

In [[physiology]], [[hypnosis]], [[meditation]], [[recreation]]:
* [[Relaxation (psychology)]], the emotional state of low tension
* [[Relaxation technique]], an activity that helps a person to relax 


In ecclesiastical law:
* [[relaxado en persona|Relaxation in person]], transfer of a condemned person so that secular authorities execute a death sentence

==See also==
* [[Leisure]]
* [[Tension (music)]]
* [[Relaxation response (disambiguation)]]
* [[Relax (disambiguation)]]

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