phonon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The quantum of acoustic or vibrational energy (sound), considered a discrete particle rather than a wave.

noun

/ˈfoʊ.nɑn/ /ˈfoʊ.nɔn/ En-us-phonon.ogg

phonon phonons

From phono- + -on. From Ancient Greek φωνή (phōnḗ, “sound”). Modelled after photon.

quasiparticle

hyperphonon magnetophonon multiphonon phononic phononics phononless piezophonon

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