Formula: Charge in the Magnetic Field (Cyclotron Frequency)

Formula: Charge in the Magnetic Field (Cyclotron Frequency)
Lorentz force: electron in a magnetic field

Cyclotron Frequency

Unit
Cyclotron frequency is the frequency at which a charged particle travels a circular path in the magnetic field. It therefore describes how many circular revolutions the particle performs per second.

Magnetic flux density (B-field)

Unit
The external magnetic field in which the particle moves. The motion of the particle is perpendicular to the magnetic field.

Electric charge

Unit
Electric charge performing a circular orbit in the magnetic field. Here, the magnitude of the charge is considered to avoid a negative cyclotron frequency.

Mass

Unit
Mass of the charged particle.

Pi

Unit
Pi is a mathematical constant and has the value: \( \pi ~=~ 3.1415926... \)

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