magneton science definition

A unit of the magnetic dipole moment of a molecular, atomic, or subatomic particle.
♦ The Bohr magneton  is defined as the magnetic dipole moment of the electron due to its inherent spin angular momentum, and is equal to 9.2741 × 10^-24 joules per tesla. Also called Landé factor.
♦ The nuclear magneton  is defined using the electric charge and rest mass of the proton, and is equal to 5.0508 × 10^-27 joules per tesla.