Dirac point

noun

A point where Dirac cones meet.

Meanings

nounDirac point (plural Dirac points)

plural Dirac points

  1. natural sciencesA point where Dirac cones meet.

Origin

Named after English physicist Paul Dirac.

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APA

Dirac point. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Dirac%20point

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Chicago

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