Foucault current

British

/ fuko /

noun

another name for eddy current

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Etymology

Origin of Foucault current

named after J. B. L. _Foucault

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But if such is the case I attribute it solely to the hysteresis and Foucault current losses in the core.

From The inventions, researches and writings of Nikola Tesla With special reference to his work in polyphase currents and high potential lighting by Martin, Thomas Commerford

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