TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

GUIDING CENTER [1 record]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 1993-09-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Energy Transformation
  • Thermonuclear fusion
  • Atomic Physics
CONT

In a plasma placed in a magnetic field, the motion of a charged particle can be approximately described as gyration about a moving point. This instantaneous centre of gyration, whose movement is often more convenient to follow rather than the particle itself, is called the guiding centre of the particle.

OBS

"Guiding centre" has been standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transformation de l'énergie
  • Fusion thermonucléaire
  • Physique atomique
DEF

Centre instantané de rotation d'une particule chargée en mouvement dans un champ magnétique suffisamment élevé et soumise à d'autres actions (d'un champ électrique par exemple).

OBS

Terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Display options

Change the order of display of the official languages of Canada
Option to display the non-official languages (Spanish or Portuguese)
Display definitions, contexts, etc., on records

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: