Eddington luminosity

English

Etymology

After Arthur Eddington, British astrophysicist.

Noun

Eddington luminosity (plural Eddington luminosities)

(physics) The maximum luminosity of a source where the continuum radiation force outwards balances the gravitational force inwards in hydrostatic equilibrium.

Synonyms

Eddington limit

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