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Lorentz force

Context

Physics

physics, mathematical physics

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theory (physics), model (physics)

Contents

Idea

The Lorentz force is the force excerted in a particle that is charged under the electromagnetic field.

See relativistic particle for details.

References

The generalization to the spinning particle is discussed for instance in

Revised on August 13, 2011 03:37:59 by Urs Schreiber (194.81.173.111)