Larmor Radius
r = m·v/(q·B)
What it says
The radius a charged particle spirals in as it crosses a magnetic field.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
r | Gyroradius (m) | L |
m | Particle mass (kg) | M |
v | Perpendicular speed (m/s) | L T^-1 |
q | Charge (C) | T I |
B | Magnetic flux density (T) | M T^-2 I^-1 |
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