London moment
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Named for the physical scientist Fritz London, and moment as in magnetic moment.
Noun[edit]
London moment (plural London moments)
- (physics) A quantum-mechanical phenomenon whereby a spinning superconductive metal sphere generates a magnetic field whose axis lines up exactly with the spin axis.
- (physics) The magnetic moment of any rotation of any superconductor, caused by the electrons lagging behind the rotation of the object.