geon
geon · geons
A hypothetical electromagnetic or gravitational wave held together in a confined…A hypothetical electromagnetic or gravitational wave held together in a confined region by the gravitational attraction of its own field energy.
US/dʒˈiɑn/
Meaning
3 sensesA hypothetical electromagnetic or gravitational wave held together in a confined region by the gravitational attraction of its own field energy.
Any of a group of basic geometric forms capable of being recognised as a component of a real object.
A large unit of time, used to measure gradual geological change.
Origin
Coined by J. A. Wheeler from gravitational electromagnetic entity. From geometric + -on.Coined by J. A. Wheeler from gravitational electromagnetic entity.
From geometric + -on.
Blend of geological + eon.
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