gyromagnetic ratio

noun

, Physics.

1. the ratio of the magnetic moment of a rotating charged particle to its angular momentum.

gyromagnetic ratio

noun

1. physics the ratio of the magnetic moment of a rotating charged particle, such as an electron, to its angular momentum

Word History and Origins

Origin of gyromagnetic ratio¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Everyone knew that in order to cross the threshold of discovery, they would need to measure the muon’s gyromagnetic ratio again, and more precisely.

From Quanta Magazine