magnon

/ˈmæɡnɒn/

Definitions

1. noun

A quasiparticle in a magnetic material, representing a combination of a spin wave and a phonon, especially in ferromagnetic materials at low temperatures.

“Researchers studied the behavior of magnons in a ferromagnetic crystal to better understand its magnetic properties.”

Synonyms

  • magnon excitation
  • spin wave

Antonyms

  • electronic excitation
  • phonon