gyroradius

(noun)

The radius of the circular motion of a charged particle in the presence of a uniform magnetic field.

Related Terms

Examples of gyroradius in the following topics:

  • Circular Motion

    • Here, r, called the gyroradius or cyclotron radius, is the radius of curvature of the path of a charged particle with mass m and charge q, moving at a speed v perpendicular to a magnetic field of strength B.