Poynting–Robertson effect
Loss of angular momentum in orbiting dust grains due to stellar radiation
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Poynting–Robertson effect
Summary
Poynting–Robertson effect is a scientific theory[1]. It draws 110 Wikipedia views per month (scientific_theory category, ranking #39 of 130).[2]
Key Facts
- Poynting–Robertson effect's instance of is recorded as scientific theory[3].
- John Henry Poynting is named after Poynting–Robertson effect[4].
- Howard P. Robertson is named after Poynting–Robertson effect[5].
- Poynting–Robertson effect's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/02wtmp[6].
- Poynting–Robertson effect's Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana ID is recorded as 0052486[7].
- Poynting–Robertson effect's Encyclopædia Britannica Online ID is recorded as topic/Poynting-Robertson-effect[8].
- Poynting–Robertson effect's Great Russian Encyclopedia Online ID is recorded as 3151206[9].
- Poynting–Robertson effect's Great Norwegian Encyclopedia ID is recorded as Poynting-Robertson-effekten[10].
- Poynting–Robertson effect's Wolfram Language entity code is recorded as Entity["PhysicalEffect", "PoyntingRobertsonEffect"][11].
- Poynting–Robertson effect's Microsoft Academic ID is recorded as 92364456[12].
- Poynting–Robertson effect's Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana ID is recorded as efecte-poynting-robertson[13].
Why It Matters
Poynting–Robertson effect draws 110 Wikipedia views per month (scientific_theory category, ranking #39 of 130).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[14] It is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[15]