Thomas precession

GPTKB entity

Statements (18)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf physical phenomenon
gptkbp:appliesTo electrons in atoms
gptkbp:category relativistic effects
gptkbp:describes rotation of the spin axis of a particle
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Llewellyn_Thomas
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1926
gptkbp:explains factor of 1/2 in spin-orbit interaction
gptkbp:field gptkb:special_relativity
physics
gptkbp:form gptkb:Thomas_rotation
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Thomas precession
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Llewellyn_Thomas
gptkbp:occurredIn a particle undergoes successive Lorentz boosts
gptkbp:relatedTo relativistic kinematics
spin-orbit coupling
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Llewellyn_Hilleth_Thomas
gptkb:Llewelyn_Thomas
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6