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de Haas-Van Alphen effect

de Haas-Van Alphen effect noun: a quantum mechanical effect by which the magnetic susceptibility of a pure metal crystal oscillates as the intensity of the magnetic field is increased.

Noun

de Haas-Van Alphen effect

  1. (quantum mechanics) A quantum mechanical effect by which the magnetic susceptibility of a pure metal crystal oscillates as the intensity of the magnetic field is increased.
    Synonyms:
    DHVA

Synonyms of de Haas-Van Alphen effect

Origin of de Haas-Van Alphen effect

Discovered in 1930 by W. J. de Haas and P. M. van Alphen.

Questions about de Haas-Van Alphen effect

What does de Haas-Van Alphen effect mean?
De Haas-Van Alphen effect means a quantum mechanical effect by which the magnetic susceptibility of a pure metal crystal oscillates as the intensity of the magnetic field is increased.
What part of speech is de Haas-Van Alphen effect?
De Haas-Van Alphen effect is a noun.

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