Aharonov–Bohm effect
electromagnetic quantum-mechanical effect in regions of zero magnetic and electric field
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Aharonov–Bohm effect
Summary
Aharonov–Bohm effect is a physical phenomenon[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]
Key Facts
- Aharonov–Bohm effect is credited with the discovery of David Bohm[3].
- Aharonov–Bohm effect is credited with the discovery of Yakir Aharonov[4].
- Aharonov–Bohm effect's instance of is recorded as physical phenomenon[5].
- David Bohm is named after Aharonov–Bohm effect[6].
- Yakir Aharonov is named after Aharonov–Bohm effect[7].
- Aharonov–Bohm effect's time of discovery or invention is recorded as 1959[8].
- Aharonov–Bohm effect's Stack Exchange tag is recorded as https://physics.stackexchange.com/tags/aharonov-bohm[9].
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Definition and Type
Aharonov–Bohm effect's instance of is recorded as physical phenomenon[5].
Origins
Things named after include David Bohm[6], a physicist[10], 1917–1992[11], of United States[12], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[13], specialised in physics[14] and Yakir Aharonov[7], a physicist[15], b. 1932[16], of Israel[17], awarded the Israel Prize[18], specialised in quantum mechanics[19].
Why It Matters
Aharonov–Bohm effect has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[20]