Physics

Cyclotron Frequency Calculator

Find the cyclotron frequency of a charged particle in a magnetic field.

Parameters Live Compute
Calculated Output
Cyclotron frequency (Hz) 27,992,489,876.94
Formula: f = q·B ÷ (2π·m)
Step-by-Step Breakdown
1. Values used:
2. Charge = 0 C
3. Magnetic field = 1 T
4. Mass = 0
5.
6. Cyclotron frequency = 27,992,489,876.94Hz
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A charged particle circles in a magnetic field at the cyclotron frequency.

The math behind it

f = q·B ÷ (2π·m). It is independent of the particle's speed (non-relativistically).

Worked Example

Electron in 1 T → about 28 GHz.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is this used?

Cyclotrons, mass spectrometers and plasma physics.

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