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- noun physics A very small,
supernova -likeexplosion , which can be induced in aBose–Einstein condensate by suitably changing itsmagnetic field
Etymologies
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From Bose + supernova
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Due to the fact that supernova explosions are implosions, the explosion of a collapsing Bose – Einstein condensate was named “bosenova.”
Against Bounces Sean 2007
frindley commented on the word bosenova
A very small, supernova-like explosion. (Thanks to lexicographer Erin McKean.)
But here's the funny part: I thought it was an informal word, possibly a madeupical playing on the famous Bose sound systems, which have made their name through the superior miniaturisation of loudspeakers. But no, it's a real scientific term and it derives its name from scientist Satyendra Nath Bose.
October 30, 2008
reesetee commented on the word bosenova
I thought it was Brazilian music.
October 30, 2008
dontcry commented on the word bosenova
I thought it was a car in My Garage.
October 30, 2008