Larmor's theorem

noun

1
: a statement in physics: the only sensible effect of a magnetic field upon the motions of atomic electrons is the Larmor precession
2
: a statement in physics: in an enclosure traversed by thermal radiation uniformly in all directions the radiation pressure is equal to one third of the radiant energy per unit volume

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“Larmor's theorem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Larmor%27s%20theorem. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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