Definition:Gauss (Unit)

Definition

The gauss is the CGS unrationalised electromagnetic unit of magnetic flux density.

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Symbol

$\mathrm {Gs}$

The symbol for the gauss is $\mathrm {Gs}$.

Its $\LaTeX$ code is \mathrm {Gs} .

Also known as

The gauss is also known as the electromagnetic unit of magnetic flux density, abbreviated $\mathrm {e.m.u.}$.

Source of Name

This entry was named for Carl Friedrich Gauss.