Eddington luminosity

noun

The maximum luminosity of a source where the continuum radiation force outwards balances the gravitational force inwards in hydrostatic equilibrium.

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Eddington limit
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Meanings

nounEddington luminosity (plural Eddington luminosities)

plural Eddington luminosities

  1. natural sciencesThe maximum luminosity of a source where the continuum radiation force outwards balances the gravitational force inwards in hydrostatic equilibrium.

    Synonyms: Eddington limit

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe maximum luminosity of a source where the continuum radiation force outwards balances the gravitational force inwards in hydrostatic equilibrium.

Similar
Eddington limit
Also see
eddington limit

Origin

Named after British astrophysicist Arthur Eddington

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