Faraday cage

English

Etymology

Named after Michael Faraday.

Noun

Faraday cage (plural Faraday cages)

  1. Any conductive surrounding, idealized or practical, used to interrupt the transmission of electromagnetic energy or electrostatic discharge across it.
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Synonyms

  • Faraday shield

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