PHONON


Meaning of PHONON in English

[ 'fəʊnɒn ]

■ noun Physics a quantum of energy associated with a compressional wave such as a vibration of a crystal lattice.

Origin

1930s: from Gk phōnē 'sound', on the pattern of photon .

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