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zeeman effect

Zee·man ef·fect
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [zey-mahn ih-fekt]
    • /ˈzeɪˌmɑn ɪˈfɛkt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [zey-mahn ih-fekt]
    • /ˈzeɪˌmɑn ɪˈfɛkt/

Definitions of zeeman effect words

  • noun zeeman effect the dividing of a spectral line or lines as a result of placing a radiation source in a magnetic field. The division consists of three equally spaced lines (normal Zeeman effect) in systems for which the spin quantum number is zero, or of three or more unequally spaced lines (anomalous Zeeman effect) in systems for which the spin quantum number is not zero. 1
  • noun zeeman effect the splitting of a spectral line of a substance into several closely spaced lines when the substance is placed in a magnetic field 0
  • noun zeeman effect the effect produced upon the structure of the spectral lines of light emitted or absorbed by atoms subjected to a moderately strong magnetic field, resulting in the splitting of each spectrum line into two or three lines (normal Zeeman effect) or into many lines (anomalous Zeeman effect) 0

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Origin of zeeman effect

First appearance:

before 1895
One of the 18% newest English words
First recorded in 1895-1900; named after P. Zeeman

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zeeman effect popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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