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HYPERFINE FIELD [1 record]

Record 1 2010-12-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
CONT

The term 'hyperfine interaction' denotes any interaction between nuclei and electrons. This interaction can be described by an effective field called hyperfine field. The total interaction can be separated in three different contributions: the Fermi contact term, the orbital and the dipolar term.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
DEF

Champ efficace servant à décrire une interaction hyperfine.

OBS

interaction hyperfine : Action réciproque qui s’établit entre noyaux et électrons, quelle qu’en soit la nature.

Spanish

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