phonon
phonon · phonons
фонон
Phonon
The quantum of acoustic or vibrational energy, considered a discrete particle rather…The quantum of acoustic or vibrational energy (sound), considered a discrete particle rather than a wave.
US/ˈfoʊ.nɑn/
Meaning
2 sensesThe quantum of acoustic or vibrational energy (sound), considered a discrete particle rather than a wave.
Phonon
фоно́нfonón
A unit of phonemics.
Translations
6 languagesРусский
By meaning 1
quantum of acoustic energy:
Deutsch
By meaning 1
quantum of acoustic energy:
Origin
From phono- + -on. From Ancient Greek φωνή (phōnḗ, “sound”). Modelled after photon.From phono- + -on. From Ancient Greek φωνή (phōnḗ, “sound”). Modelled after photon.
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