After a certain external field strength Diamagnetism can collapse?

In summary, diamagnetism is a property of materials that causes them to produce a weak magnetic field in the opposite direction of an applied magnetic field, making them repelled by the magnet. The collapse of diamagnetism occurs when the individual magnetic moments of the atoms align with the applied field, causing the material to lose its diamagnetic properties and become weakly attracted to the magnet. This collapse is significant as it allows for the material to exhibit stronger magnetic properties, making it useful for applications such as magnetic levitation and MRI. Factors such as the strength and direction of the applied field, material type, and temperature influence the collapse of diamagnetism. However, it is reversible, and the material will regain its original properties when the external field
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After a certain external field strength can it collapse?
 
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What is "it?" The magnetic field? A plasma is diamagnetic and however strong you make the applied field the electrons (and ions) will continue to orbit magnetic field and still reduce the overall magnetic field. Did you have something specific in mind?
 
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Yes, after a certain external field strength, diamagnetism can collapse. Diamagnetism is a property exhibited by certain materials where they create a magnetic field in the opposite direction of an applied external magnetic field. This is due to the alignment of the material's electron orbits in a way that opposes the external field. However, when the external field becomes too strong, it can overcome the diamagnetic effect and cause the material to align with the external field, resulting in the collapse of diamagnetism. This phenomenon is known as paramagnetism. The exact strength of the external field required for diamagnetism to collapse will vary depending on the material's properties.
 

1. What is diamagnetism?

Diamagnetism is a property of materials in which they produce a weak magnetic field in the opposite direction of an applied magnetic field. This causes the material to be repelled by the magnet.

2. How does diamagnetism collapse?

After a certain external field strength, the individual magnetic moments of the atoms in the material align with the applied field, causing the material to lose its diamagnetic properties and become weakly attracted to the magnet.

3. What is the significance of the collapse of diamagnetism?

The collapse of diamagnetism is significant because it allows for the material to exhibit stronger magnetic properties, making it useful for various applications such as magnetic levitation and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

4. What factors contribute to the collapse of diamagnetism?

The collapse of diamagnetism is influenced by factors such as the strength and direction of the applied magnetic field, the type of material, and the temperature.

5. Is the collapse of diamagnetism reversible?

Yes, the collapse of diamagnetism is reversible. When the external field is removed, the material will regain its original diamagnetic properties and be repelled by the magnet once again.

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