"London moment" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: London moments [plural]
Etymology: Named for the physical scientist Fritz London, and moment as in magnetic moment. Head templates: {{en-noun}} London moment (plural London moments)
  1. (physics) A quantum-mechanical phenomenon whereby a spinning superconductive metal sphere generates a magnetic field whose axis lines up exactly with the spin axis. Categories (topical): Physics
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  2. (physics) The magnetic moment of any rotation of any superconductor, caused by the electrons lagging behind the rotation of the object. Categories (topical): Physics
    Sense id: en-London_moment-en-noun-Ct3zA3wU Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 52 48 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 51 49 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 49 51 Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics

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