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

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The value of magnetic permeability in a classical vacuum, μ0 = 4π × 10^-7 N/A², is widely accepted and often referenced in electromagnetic theory. It is derived from practical applications, such as calculating the magnetic field (B) around a conductor carrying a current. The discussion emphasizes that while π is not included in the final B-value, it plays a crucial role in the derivation of μ0. For academic citations, referencing the BIPM brochure on the SI definitions is recommended. The conversation concludes with a suggestion to consult journals for citation examples.
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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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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?
 
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?
 
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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