Are Larmor Orbits Created by a Charged Gas in a Uniform B Field?

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Start date Jul 8, 2012
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Larmor orbits occur when charged particles are placed in a uniform magnetic field, resulting in circular motion due to the Lorentz force. The relationship is defined by the equation F=q(vxB), confirming that the force acting on the charged particles is perpendicular to both their velocity and the magnetic field. This interaction leads to the establishment of stable Larmor orbits for the charged gas particles. The discussion affirms the correctness of this phenomenon in the context of charged gases in uniform magnetic fields. Understanding Larmor orbits is crucial for applications in plasma physics and magnetic confinement.

Jul 8, 2012

cragar

I was reading an article and it said if we have a charged gas of particles and it is in a uniform B field, then at any point there will be Larmor orbits. I mean this seems correct. So the charged particles would start a circular orbit. F=q(vxB) I just want to make sure this is correct.

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