plural of Peterson

A surname transferred from the given name.

(computing theory) A concurrent programming algorithm for mutual exclusion that allows two or more processes to share a single-use resource without conflict, using only shared memory for communication.

A feature in astronomical spectrometry of distant light, caused by the Reionization Era's absorption of UV light, leaving a gap in the spectrum.

plural of Gunn-Peterson trough

Of or relating to Oscar Peterson (1925–2007), Canadian jazz pianist and composer.