Terms starting with Z
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Z-Pinch
A plasma confinement geometry where an axial electric current passed through a plasma column generates a self-pinching azimuthal magnetic…
Quantum & Atomic PhysicsZeeman Effect
The splitting of atomic spectral lines into multiple closely spaced components in the presence of an external static magnetic field.
Electromagnetism & ElectronicsZener Diode
A heavily doped silicon p-n junction diode designed to operate safely in reverse breakdown mode to maintain a precise reference voltage.
Foundations of PhysicsZero Error
A systematic error that occurs when a measuring instrument displays a non-zero reading when the actual quantity being measured is zero.
Quantum & Atomic PhysicsZero-Point Energy
The lowest possible quantum mechanical energy state that a physical system may possess at absolute zero temperature (0 K).
Thermodynamics & Statistical PhysicsZeroth Law of Thermodynamics
The law stating that if two systems are each in thermal equilibrium with a third system, they are in thermal equilibrium with each other.