Zeeman effect

effect of splitting a spectral line into several components in the presence of a static magnetic field
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Zeeman effect

Summary

Zeeman effect has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[1]

Key Facts

  • Zeeman effect is credited with the discovery of Pieter Zeeman[2].
  • Pieter Zeeman is named after Zeeman effect[3].
  • Zeeman effect is a type of physical law[4].
  • Zeeman effect's Commons category is recorded as Zeeman effect[5].
  • Zeeman effect's time of discovery or invention is recorded as 1896[6].
  • Zeeman effect's described by source is recorded as Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia[7].
  • Zeeman effect's described by source is recorded as The New Student's Reference Work[8].
  • Zeeman effect's described by source is recorded as Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[9].

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Definition and Type

Zeeman effect is a type of physical law[4].

Origins

Pieter Zeeman is named after Zeeman effect[3].

Why It Matters

Zeeman effect has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[1] It is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

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  1. 15d ago · Yirba · 2026-06-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 5w ago · Twofivesixbot bot · 2026-05-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Named after Pieter Zeeman
    Discoverer or inventor Pieter Zeeman
    Named after
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