Name of representation of vectors perpendicular to the plane

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The representation of vectors perpendicular to the plane is commonly referred to as "normals to the plane." In the discussion, the symbols ⊗ and ⊙ are mentioned as visual representations of these vectors, often used in physics to depict magnetic fields and currents. Additionally, some participants refer to this representation as the "dot cross system." This terminology is essential for clarity in discussions involving vector representation in physics.

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Most physicists are familiar with the representation of vectors perpendicular to the plane (\otimes and \odot) which look like the fletching or head of an arrow, commonly used to represent magnetic fields, currents and so on.

Can anyone tell me the name of this representation? Does it even have a name?

Thanks.
 
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Do you mean of the ⊗ and ⊙ symbols? That I don't know, but the vectors perpendicular to the plane are called normals to the plane. I bet you knew that already, but I thought I'd post it to exclude that from any future posts.
 
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hi duddo! welcome to pf! :smile:

i think some people call it the dot cross system, but i don't know of any other name
 

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