Definitions
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- noun physics A
quantum-mechanical phenomenon whereby aspinning superconductive metal sphere generates amagnetic field whoseaxis lines up exactly with the spin axis. - noun physics The
magnetic moment of anyrotation of anysuperconductor , caused by theelectrons lagging behind the rotation of the object.
Etymologies
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Named for the physical scientist Fritz London, and moment as in magnetic moment.
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hernesheir commented on the word London moment
No matter how you care to spin it
A London moment runs rings 'round a New York minute.
December 22, 2012