General physics

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Quantum reflection

Physics; General physics

Quantum reflection is a physical phenomenon involving the reflection of a matter wave from an attractive potential.

Alternator

Physics; General physics

An electric generator that makes an alternating current. An alternator contains two two magnets and a coiled wire that rotates between them.

Eddy

Physics; General physics

A current, such as a water current or an air current, that moves in a direction that is different from that of the main current.

Foucault

Physics; General physics

French scientist who measured the velocity of light and proved that light moves more slowly in water than in air.

Physics

Physics; General physics

The scientific study of matter and energy and the relations between them. Physics includes the studies of light, sound, heat, electricity, and structure of atom.

Two-state quantum system

Physics; General physics

Second sound is a quantum mechanical phenomenon in which heat transfer occurs by wave-like motion, rather than by the more usual mechanism of diffusion.