Who Derived the Value of Magnetic Permeability in a Classical Vacuum?

In summary, magnetic permeability is a value that has been passed down from classical vacuum theory. It is just a comfortable value that is convenient for use.
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Who is credited for deriving the value of magnetic permeabilty in a classical vacuum?
How would one go about sourcing information in relation to such a value?
 
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μ0 = π * 4E-7. It's just a passed value, that is comfortable.

Say you have a long straight conductor carrying a current = 1 Adc.

In a distance, R = 1 m, you will find H = 1A / 2πR [ A/m ] = 1 / 2π [ A/m ].

To find the B-value, you multiply by μ0, so

B = 2E-7

which some people regarded as a comfortable value ?

Anyway the value π is not included in the value of B, and B "becomes close to" about 1T in practical applications ( a magnet you know where to buy ).

It's just like 1 meter = a long step.
 
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Hesch said:
μ0 = π * 4E-7. It's just a passed value, that is comfortable.

Say you have a long straight conductor carrying a current = 1 Adc.

In a distance, R = 1 m, you will find H = 1A / 2πR [ A/m ] = 1 / 2π [ A/m ].

To find the B-value, you multiply by μ0, so

B = 2E-7

which some people regarded as a comfortable value ?

Anyway the value π is not included in the value of B, and B "becomes close to" about 1T in practical applications ( a magnet you know where to buy ).

It's just like 1 meter = a long step.

when using this value in a research paper who would I give credit to?
 
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Well, mayby the members at some congress have voted as for the factor 4*10-7.

I think the factor π has just been accepted as ok. :smile:

The idea has just been to achieve a practical unit ( Tesla ) with a value about 1. ( for a "normal" magnet ).
 
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µ0 = 4π×10−7 N / A2 ≈ 1.2566370614...×10−6 H / m or T·m / A or Wb / (A·m) or V·s / (A·m)

So when using any of the above values in a peer review research paper, I would give reference to electromagnetic theory and electromagnatism?
 
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If you had taken the advice PF had given you, you would be reading journals, and you would have all the citation examples you could use.
 
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1. What is magnetic permeability?

Magnetic permeability is a measure of how easily a material can be magnetized by an external magnetic field. It is a property of a material that describes the degree to which it can support the formation of a magnetic field within itself.

2. How is magnetic permeability measured?

Magnetic permeability is typically measured in units of henries per meter (H/m) or newtons per ampere squared (N/A^2). It can be measured using a variety of techniques, such as the permeability bridge method or the magnetization curve method.

3. What factors affect magnetic permeability?

The magnetic permeability of a material is influenced by factors such as its chemical composition, temperature, and magnetic field strength. In general, materials with high iron content, such as iron, nickel, and cobalt, have high permeability, while non-magnetic materials, such as copper and aluminum, have low permeability.

4. How does magnetic permeability relate to magnetic fields?

Magnetic permeability is closely related to magnetic fields. It describes how easily a material can be magnetized and how strong the resulting magnetic field will be. Materials with high permeability will have a stronger magnetic field than materials with low permeability when subjected to the same external magnetic field.

5. Why is magnetic permeability important in science and technology?

Magnetic permeability is an important property in various fields of science and technology, such as physics, engineering, and materials science. It is used in the design of electromagnets, transformers, and other electrical devices. It also plays a crucial role in understanding the behavior of magnetic materials and their interactions with magnetic fields.

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