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Why diamagnetism can't occur in classical mechanics?
Where can I know more about that?
Thanks
Where can I know more about that?
Thanks
Classical diamagnetism is a phenomenon in which a material generates an induced magnetic field in the opposite direction of an applied external magnetic field. This occurs due to the alignment of the orbital electrons in the material, causing a weak repulsion to the external field.
Unlike paramagnetism and ferromagnetism, classical diamagnetism does not involve the alignment of the spin of electrons. Instead, it is caused by the motion of the orbital electrons in response to an external magnetic field.
Some common examples of materials that exhibit classical diamagnetism include copper, gold, silver, and water. These materials have no unpaired electrons and therefore do not exhibit paramagnetic or ferromagnetic properties.
The strength of classical diamagnetism in a material can be increased by cooling the material to very low temperatures, which reduces the thermal motion of the electrons. However, the effect is still relatively weak compared to paramagnetism and ferromagnetism.
Classical diamagnetism is used in scientific research to study the properties of materials and to investigate the behavior of electrons in magnetic fields. It is also used in technologies such as magnetic levitation, which utilizes the repulsive force of diamagnetism to suspend objects in mid-air.