Andreev reflection en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after the Russian physicist Alexander F. Andreev.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A type of particle scattering that occurs at interfaces between a superconductor and a normal-state material, transferring charge from the latter to the former and generating supercurrent.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andreev reflections | Number=Plur | lexicographic |