Brillouin zone en · NOUN
Etymology
The concept was developed by Léon Brillouin (1889–1969), French physicist.
Meanings
- A uniquely defined primitive cell forming part of the reciprocal lattice, involved in calculations regarding waves in a periodic medium given by Bloch's theorem.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brillouin zones | Number=Plur | lexicographic |