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magneton
[ mag-ni-ton ]
noun
, Physics.
- a unit of magnetic moment, used in measuring the magnetic moment of atomic and subatomic particles.
magneton
/ ˈmæɡnɪˌtɒn; mæɡˈniːtɒn /
noun
- Also calledBohr magneton a unit of magnetic moment equal to eh /4π m where e and m are the charge and mass of an electron and h is the Planck constant. It has the value 9.274 096 × 10 –24joule per tesla βmB
- Also callednuclear magneton a similar unit equal to β m / M where M is the mass of the proton
magneton
/ măg′nĭ-tŏn′ /
- A unit of the magnetic dipole moment of a molecular, atomic, or subatomic particle.
- ◆ The Bohr magneton is defined as the magnetic dipole moment of the electron due to its inherent spin angular momentum, and is equal to 9.2741 × 10 −24 joules per tesla.
- Also called Landé factor
- ◆ The nuclear magneton is defined using the electric charge and rest mass of the proton, and is equal to 5.0508 × 10 −27 joules per tesla.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of magneton1
C20: from magnet + ( electr ) on
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Example Sentences
It resolves itself into equally-charged electrons; we have also now the magneton, or atom of magnetism.
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