Definitions

1. noun

a phenomenon in which a charged particle, typically an electron, gives up some of its energy as it travels through a dielectric material, such as water or glass, at a speed greater than the speed of light in that material.

“The team studied the cherenkov effect to gain a better understanding of the properties of high-energy particles.”

2. noun

a radiation produced by the interaction of a charged particle with a dielectric material.

“The scientists detected a cherenkov radiation emanating from the nuclear reactor.”