eddy current
noun1
Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics An induced electric current formed within the body of a conductor when it is exposed to a time varying magnetic field; used in induction heating and in some braking and damping systems.
- Rail inspection focuses on identifying defects through ultrasonic testing and eddy-current assessment, so that issues can be removed before they lead to rail breaks.2026 March 18, Peter Plisner, “Tackling broken rails: the skills and technology improving safety”, in RAIL, number 1057, page 30:
- Synonyms
- Foucault current