Lense-Thirring precession

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Etymology

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Named after Josef Lense and Hans Thirring.

Noun

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Lense-Thirring precession (usually uncountable, plural Lense-Thirring precessions)

  1. (physics) In general relativity, a relativistic correction to the precession of a gyroscope near a large rotating mass such as the Earth.
    Synonym: Lense-Thirring effect
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