English Explanatory Dictionary

de Haas-Van Alphen effect

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A quantum mechanical effect by which the magnetic susceptibility of a pure metal crystal oscillates as the intensity of the magnetic field is increased.

Word forms

de Haas-Van Alphen effect

Etymology

Discovered in 1930 by W. J. de Haas and P. M. van Alphen.

Synonyms

DHVA
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