Tag: Permittivity of Free Space
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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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Permittivity of Free Space
Introduction The permittivity of free space, commonly denoted as , is a fundamental physical constant that measures the ability of a vacuum to permit electric field lines. It is a crucial parameter in the study of electromagnetism. Definition and Value The permittivity of free space is defined as the ratio of the electric flux density…