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GYRO FREQUENCY [1 record]

Record 1 2010-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
  • Electromagnetism
  • Space Weapons
DEF

The frequency with which an electron or other charged particle executes spiral gyrations in moving across a magnetic field.

OBS

cyclotron frequency: term standardized by ISO.

Key term(s)
  • gyro frequency

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
  • Électromagnétisme
  • Armes orbitales
DEF

Fréquence de la gyration d'une particule chargée dans un champ magnétique [...]

OBS

fréquence cyclotron; fréquence gyromagnétique : termes normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Física atómica
  • Electromagnetismo
  • Armas espaciales
DEF

Frecuencia natural en la que las partículas cargadas rotan alrededor de las líneas de fuerza del campo magnético de la tierra.

OBS

Para electrones es 700 a 1600 KHz; para iones está en el rango de audiofrecuencia.

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