Definition:Magnetic Moment

Definition

Magnetic moment is the intensity of magnetization and orientation of a magnetized object.

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Symbol

$\mathbf m$

The usual symbol used to denote magnetic moment is $\mathbf m$.

Its $\LaTeX$ code is \mathbf m .

Dimension

Magnetic moment has the dimension $\mathsf {I L^2}$.

Units

The SI unit for magnetic moment is given as joules per tesla:

$\mathrm {J \, T^{-1} }$

Conversion Factors

\(\ds \)

\(\)

\(\ds 1\)

e.m.u.

\(\ds \)

\(=\)

\(\ds 10^{-3}\)

joules per tesla

Also see

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