"Davis-Barnes effect" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: the Davis-Barnes effect [canonical]
Etymology: Named after Bergen Davis and A. Barnes. Head templates: {{en-prop|def=1}} the Davis-Barnes effect
  1. (historical, physics) A supposed behavior of alpha particles interacting with electrons in a magnetic field, later identified as observer error. Wikipedia link: Bergen Davis Tags: historical
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