Lense-Thirring precession

noun

In general relativity, a relativistic correction to the precession of a gyroscope near a large rotating mass such as the Earth.

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Lense-Thirring effect
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Meanings

nounLense-Thirring precession (usually uncountable, plural Lense-Thirring precessions)

plural Lense-Thirring precessions

  1. uncountableusuallynatural sciencesIn general relativity, a relativistic correction to the precession of a gyroscope near a large rotating mass such as the Earth.

    Synonyms: Lense-Thirring effect

Synonyms & antonyms

nounIn general relativity, a relativistic correction to the precession of a gyroscope near a large rotating mass such as the Earth.

Similar
Lense-Thirring effect
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lense-thirring effect

Origin

Named after Josef Lense and Hans Thirring.

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