helicity

/hɛlɪsɪti/

Definitions

1. noun

a property of a field in physics, especially electromagnetism, that describes the intrinsic angular momentum of a particle, or a topological property of a field configuration.

“The concept of helicity is crucial in understanding the behavior of subatomic particles in high-energy collisions.”

Synonyms

  • chirality
  • polarity

Antonyms

  • ambiguity
  • equivocality