Cyclotron Frequency

f = \frac{q B}{2 π m}

Frequency of circular motion of charged particle in magnetic field.

Variables

Frequency

Cyclotron frequency

Charge

Particle charge

Magnetic field

Field strength

Mass

Particle mass

From qvB = mv²/r and ω = v/r, f = ω/(2π) = qB/(2πm).

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