Larmor precession

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Larmor precession by Ciro Santilli 37 Updated 2025-07-16
The equation is simple: frequency is proportional to field strength!
Larmor precession is the phenomenon in which the magnetic moment of a particle (such as an electron or nucleus) precesses around an external magnetic field. This occurs when a charged particle with a magnetic moment is placed in a magnetic field, causing the axis of the magnetic moment to rotate or "precess" around the direction of the applied field.

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