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Dirac constant

Dirac constant noun: planck's constant divided by 2π, symbolized ℏ; the quantum of angular momentum and spin.

Noun

Dirac constant

  1. Planck's constant divided by 2π, symbolized ℏ; the quantum of angular momentum and spin.
    Synonyms:
    rationalize Planck constant, reduce Planck constant, h bar

Synonyms of Dirac constant

  • rationalize Planck constant
  • reduce Planck constant
  • h bar

Origin of Dirac constant

Named after English physicist Paul Dirac.

Questions about Dirac constant

What does Dirac constant mean?
Dirac constant means planck's constant divided by 2π, symbolized ℏ; the quantum of angular momentum and spin.
What part of speech is Dirac constant?
Dirac constant is a noun.

Words near Dirac constant in the dictionary

  1. Dirac
  2. Dirac comb
  3. Dirac combs
  4. Dirac cone
  5. Dirac cones
  6. Dirac constant
  7. Dirac delta
  8. Dirac delta function
  9. Dirac delta functions
  10. Dirac deltas
  11. Dirac equation

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