rotating magnetic amplifier

rotating magnetic amplifier

[′rō‚tād·iŋ mag′ned·ik ′am·plə‚fī·ər]
(electricity)
A prime-mover-driven direct-current generator whose power output can be controlled by small field input powers, to give power gain as high as 10,000. Also known as rotary amplifier; rotating amplifier.
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