A (hypothetical) electrically charged particle that can execute simple harmonic motion with a frequency independent of the amplitude, used by Planck in his work on radiation.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Science.
Definition of Planck oscillator in US English:
Planck oscillator
noun
Physics
A (hypothetical) electrically charged particle that can execute simple harmonic motion with a frequency independent of the amplitude, used by Planck in his work on radiation.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Science.