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Cyclotron Motion

Interactive simulation of charged particles in magnetic and electric fields. Explore circular orbits, E×B drift, particle acceleration, and magnetic confinement.

Scenario

Magnetic Field B 1.0 T

Electric Field E 0.0 V/m

Charge q

Mass m 1.0

Initial Speed 2.0

Initial Angle 0°

Simulation Speed 1.0×

Particle

Force

Velocity

Trail

Current Scenario:

Shows circular motion of a charged particle in a uniform magnetic field perpendicular to its velocity.

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Orbital Radius (m)

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Cyclotron Freq (Hz)

0.00

Period (s)

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Kinetic Energy (J)

Physics Equations:

Lorentz Force: F = q(E + v×B)
Cyclotron Radius: r = mv/(|q|B)
Cyclotron Frequency: ω_c = |q|B/m
Period: T = 2π/ω_c
E×B Drift: v_drift = E×B/B²