Opposite of Half Life: Exponential Growth

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The discussion centers on the terminology used to describe systems experiencing exponential growth, contrasting it with exponential decay characterized by a constant half-life. Participants confirm that the appropriate term for exponential growth is "doubling time," which indicates the period required for a quantity to double in size. This term is widely accepted in various scientific and mathematical contexts, providing clarity in discussions about growth rates.

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Opposite of half life?

If a system is experiencing exponential decay (nuclear decay, capacitors, whatever else), it has a constant half life, and decreases by the same proportion in the same time.

I was wondering what term people use to describe systems experiencing exponential growth? Do people say double life? or am i just being stupid?
 
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Doubling time.
 


The term 'doubling time' is often used.
 

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