jansky
a unit of flux density for electromagnetic radiation, used chiefly in radio astronomy. Abbreviation: Jy
Origin of jansky
1Other definitions for Jansky (2 of 2)
Karl Guthe, 1905–50, U.S. engineer: pioneer in radio astronomy.
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British Dictionary definitions for jansky (1 of 2)
/ (ˈdʒænskɪ) /
a unit of flux density equal to 10 –26 W m –2 Hz –1, used predominantly in radio and infrared astronomy: Symbol: Jy
Origin of jansky
1British Dictionary definitions for Jansky (2 of 2)
/ (ˈdʒænskɪ) /
Karl Guthe 1905–50, US electrical engineer. He discovered a source of radio waves outside the solar system (1932) and pioneered radio astronomy
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