Magnetic fields and moving electrons

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SUMMARY

The discussion centers on the magnetic field patterns generated by moving electrons, specifically comparing the circular magnetic field around a long straight current-carrying wire to that of an isolated electron moving in a vacuum. It is established that the collective magnetic fields of individual electrons in a wire interact to create the observed patterns. Additionally, the potential influence of lattice vibrations on the overall magnetic effect is acknowledged. A resource link is provided for further reading on this topic.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of electromagnetic theory
  • Familiarity with the Biot-Savart Law
  • Knowledge of electron behavior in magnetic fields
  • Basic concepts of lattice vibrations in solid-state physics
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  • Study the Biot-Savart Law for calculating magnetic fields
  • Explore the behavior of isolated electrons in magnetic fields
  • Investigate the effects of lattice vibrations on magnetic properties
  • Read about the applications of magnetic fields in electromagnetism
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Glenn G
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Hi forum,
I have been thinking about the circular magnetic field pattern around a long straight current carrying wire and wondering about what the field pattern would be around an isolated electron moving straight in a vacuum? Somehow the magnetic field of all the individual electrons moving in a wire interact to produce the pattern recorded? (Suppose even vibrations of the ion lattice also adds to the overall effect?).
Regards,
Glenn.
 
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Glenn G said:
Hi forum,
I have been thinking about the circular magnetic field pattern around a long straight current carrying wire and wondering about what the field pattern would be around an isolated electron moving straight in a vacuum? Somehow the magnetic field of all the individual electrons moving in a wire interact to produce the pattern recorded? (Suppose even vibrations of the ion lattice also adds to the overall effect?).
Regards,
Glenn.

have a read through this, it should answer most of your questions

https://ilt.seas.harvard.edu/images/material/493/235/Ch28n32v2.24.pdfDave
 

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