Cerenkov effect en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /tʃɛˈɹɛŋkəf ɛˈfɛkt/
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Etymology
Named after Pavel Alekseyevich Cherenkov.
Meanings
- The emission of light (Cerenkov radiation) that occurs when a charged particle passes through an insulator at a speed greater than the speed of light in that medium; the characteristic blue glow from a nuclear reactor.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherenkov effect | alternative | lexicographic | |
| Cerenkov effects | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
fr effet Cerenkov (emission of light)