Wiedemann-Franz law

proper noun

A law stating that the ratio of the electronic contribution of the thermal conductivity to the electrical conductivity of a metal is proportional to the temperature.

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Meanings

proper nounthe Wiedemann-Franz law
  1. natural sciencesA law stating that the ratio of the electronic contribution of the thermal conductivity to the electrical conductivity of a metal is proportional to the temperature.

Origin

Named after Gustav Wiedemann and Rudolph Franz.

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