Bending power - magnet units question

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The bending power of a dipole magnet is defined as 2 Tm, which stands for Tesla-meters, indicating a measure of magnetic strength rather than power. This quantity is crucial in particle physics, as it relates to the transverse momentum of charged particles. The bending power is calculated as the product of the magnetic field strength and the length of the magnet, not as energy per time. Understanding this concept is essential for accurate discussions in physics and engineering contexts.

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I am reading a paper where the bending power of a dipole magnet is described as 2 Tm. Is that Tesla*meter? Is bending power actually power i.e. Work/Time? Can someone explain this physical quantity to me, please?
 
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This sounds like a sloppy use of physics terminology...it does happen...
I think it means something like 'strength' ?
Tm looks like tesla metres which 'sounds like' a strength.
I do not think it is power = energy per second.
Where did you get this information
 
No, the bending power is the product of the magnet's field and length. The reason why this is useful is because a charged particle will obtain a transverse momentum of p = F * t = qvB * t = qvB * (L/v) = q BL = q * (bending power)
 

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