Little-Parks effect

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A phenomenon whereby passing a fluctuating magnetic field through a superconductor can slightly suppress its superconductivity.

Word forms

Little-Parks effect Little-Parks effects

Etymology

Discovered in 1962 by William A. Little and Roland D. Parks.

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