Tag: Lorentz Force
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Heaviside-Lorentz Units
Introduction Heaviside-Lorentz units (named for O. Heaviside and H.A. Lorentz) constitute a particular extension of CGS units which are most often useful in theoretical electrodynamics. As a practical system of units, Heaviside-Lorentz falls short due to most measureable quantities being excessively small or big for intuition. Neverless, Heaviside-Lorentz showcases the simplicity and beauty of the…
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Magnetic Force
Introduction The magnetic force is the force exerted between magnetic fields and moving charged particles. When a charged particle moves through a magnetic field, it experiences a force perpendicular to both its velocity and the magnetic field. The equation for the magnetic force on a charged particle is given by: where: Magnetic Force on Current-Carrying…
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Lorentz Force
Introduction The Lorentz Force is a fundamental concept in electromagnetism, describing the force experienced by a charged particle moving in an electromagnetic field. It is named after the Dutch physicist Hendrik Lorentz who first derived the force law. Definition and Equation The Lorentz Force on a charged particle is given by the vector sum of…