Penning trap en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after Frans Michel Penning (1894–1953), Dutch physicist.
Meanings
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A device for the storage of charged particles using a homogeneous static magnetic field and a spatially inhomogeneous static electric field.
Penning traps can be used to store antiprotons.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penning traps | Number=Plur | lexicographic |