Sommerfeld parameter en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after German physicist Arnold Sommerfeld.
Meanings
- A dimensionless quantity, denoted by η, used in nuclear astrophysics in the calculation of reaction rates between two nuclei and in the definition of the astrophysical S-factor.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sommerfeld parameters | Number=Plur | lexicographic |