7. Glossary

Magnetocaloric material; magnetocaloric material

A material which, as a function of the magnetic field, exhibits reversible temperature variation under adiabatic conditions and reversible heat exchange under isothermal conditions.

ΔT _ad

Reversible temperature variation for a given field under adiabatic conditions.

ΔS

Entropy variation when the field is applied under isothermal conditions.

Magnetometer

Device for measuring magnetization as a function of field strength and temperature.

Calorimeter

A device for measuring heat flow as a function of temperature, from which thermal capacity can be deduced, and for devices...