Riess spiral

English

Etymology

Named after German physicist Peter Theophil Riess.

Noun

Riess spiral (plural Riess spirals)

  1. Either of a pair of spirally wound conductors with metal balls at their ends. Placing one above the other forms an induction coil.
    Synonym: Knochenhauer spiral
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