Lorentz force

 Lorentz force


The Lorentz force is a fundamental concept in physics that describes the force experienced by a charged particle or a current-carrying wire when it is placed in a magnetic and/or electric field.

Lorentz Force Equation
The Lorentz force equation is given by:

F = q(E + v × B)

Where:

1. F is the Lorentz force.
2. q is the charge of the particle.
3. E is the electric field.
4. v is the velocity of the particle.
5. B is the magnetic field.

Applications

1. Particle accelerators: Lorentz force is used to accelerate charged particles.
2. Magnetic confinement: Lorentz force is used to confine plasmas in fusion reactors.
3. Electric motors: Lorentz force is used to convert electrical energy into mechanical energy.

Key Concepts


1. Electric field: A field that exerts a force on charged particles.
2. Magnetic field: A field that exerts a force on moving charged particles.
3. Cross product: The Lorentz force due to the magnetic field is perpendicular to both the velocity and magnetic field.

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