Faraday rotation en · NOUN
Etymology
From Michael Faraday, who first described the effect.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) An interaction between a polarized electromagnetic pulse, such as a beam of light, and a magnetic field, in which the plane of polarization is rotated in proportion to the intensity of the component of the magnetic field in the direction of travel of the pulse.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faraday rotations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (4)
cmn 法拉第旋轉 /法拉第旋转 (interaction between a polarized electromagnetic pulse and a magnetic field) · pt rotação Faraday (interaction between a polarized electromagnetic pulse and a magnetic field) · pt rotação de Faraday (interaction between a polarized electromagnetic pulse and a magnetic field) · fi Faraday-kiertymä (interaction between a polarized electromagnetic pulse and a magnetic field)