QWIP
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QWIP (Quantum Well Infrared Photodetector) is a semiconductor-based infrared detector that uses quantum wells to sense mid- to long-wavelength infrared radiation, commonly employed in thermal imaging and remote sensing applications.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| QWIP canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T16430864 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: QWIP Context triple: [Thermal Infrared Sensor, detectorMaterial, QWIP]
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A.
Qile
Qile is an alternative name for the Hezhen language, a critically endangered Tungusic language spoken by the Hezhen people of northeastern China.
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B.
Quannum Projects
Quannum Projects is an independent hip hop collective and record label known for its innovative, alternative rap artists and collaborations, including work with DJ Shadow.
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C.
Squantum
Squantum is a coastal neighborhood of Quincy, Massachusetts, known for its residential character, waterfront views, and proximity to Boston.
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D.
QCN
QCN is a congestion notification mechanism defined in the IEEE 802.1Qau standard to manage and control traffic congestion in Ethernet networks.
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E.
Chipwi
Chipwi is a town in northern Myanmar that serves as a local administrative and trading center within Kachin State.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: QWIP Target entity description: QWIP (Quantum Well Infrared Photodetector) is a semiconductor-based infrared detector that uses quantum wells to sense mid- to long-wavelength infrared radiation, commonly employed in thermal imaging and remote sensing applications.
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A.
Qile
Qile is an alternative name for the Hezhen language, a critically endangered Tungusic language spoken by the Hezhen people of northeastern China.
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B.
Quannum Projects
Quannum Projects is an independent hip hop collective and record label known for its innovative, alternative rap artists and collaborations, including work with DJ Shadow.
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C.
Squantum
Squantum is a coastal neighborhood of Quincy, Massachusetts, known for its residential character, waterfront views, and proximity to Boston.
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D.
QCN
QCN is a congestion notification mechanism defined in the IEEE 802.1Qau standard to manage and control traffic congestion in Ethernet networks.
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E.
Chipwi
Chipwi is a town in northern Myanmar that serves as a local administrative and trading center within Kachin State.
- F. None of above. chosen
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.