"theta pinch" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: theta pinches [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} theta pinch (plural theta pinches)
  1. (physics) A pinch (magnetic compression of an electrically-conducting filament) where the magnetic field runs down the axis of the cylinder, while the electric field is in the azimuthal direction. Categories (topical): Electromagnetism, Nuclear fusion, Physics Synonyms: thetatron, θ-pinch
    Sense id: en-theta_pinch-en-noun-6VPE7Dxt Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics

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