Q

{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-004428",
  "term": "Q",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A dimensionless measure of the energy dissipation of a seismic wave as it travels through a medium, also known as the quality factor. It is defined as 2π times the ratio of the peak energy stored in a cycle to the energy dissipated in that cycle. A low Q value indicates high attenuation, characteristic of unconsolidated sediments or gas-saturated zones, while a high Q value signifies low attenuation, as found in well-cemented rocks.",
  "subject": "Geophysics",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/q-term/"
}