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MAGNETIC MIRROR [2 records]

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Record 1 2002-02-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geophysics

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géophysique
DEF

Point d'une ligne de force du champ magnétique terrestre où le mouvement d'une particule piégée le long de cette ligne de force change de sens.

Spanish

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Record 2 1982-10-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
DEF

A magnetic field used in controlled-fusion experiments to reflect charged particles into the central region of a magnetic bottle; reflection occurs in the region where the magnetic field increases abruptly in strength.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
DEF

Champ magnétique dont la configuration possède un axe de symétrie suivant lequel l'intensité du champ [magnétique] présente un gradient. (...) un tel champ a la propriété de freiner, puis de réfléchir (...) une particule chargée se dirigeant initialement vers la région de flux plus fort (...)

Spanish

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