The Lorentz force is defined as the force experienced by a charged particle moving through a magnetic field, and it is always perpendicular to both the magnetic field intensity and the direction of the current. This perpendicularity arises from the fundamental nature of electromagnetic interactions, which are described by Maxwell's equations. The direction of the Lorentz force is determined by the right-hand rule, a convention used to predict the orientation of the force vector in relation to the magnetic field and current. Understanding this relationship is crucial for applications in electromagnetism and particle physics.
PREREQUISITESPhysicists, electrical engineers, and students studying electromagnetism or particle physics will benefit from this discussion.