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Self-inductance and Magnetic Flux
American Journal of Physics
  • Diego Castano, Nova Southeastern University
  • Teresa M Castano, University of Florida
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-21-2023
Keywords
  • Magnetic flux,
  • Electromagnetic coils,
  • Magnetic energy,
  • Magnetic fields,
  • Electrodynamics
Disciplines
Abstract

The canonical equation for self-inductance involving magnetic flux is examined, and a more general form is presented that can be applied to continuous current distributions. We attempt to clarify and extend the use of the standard equation by recasting it in its more versatile form.

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© 2023 Author(s). Published under an exclusive license by American Association of Physics Teachers.

Link to article's abstract in AAPT's site: Self-inductance and magnetic flux | American Journal of Physics | AIP Publishing

ORCID ID
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0308-8285
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0098417
Citation Information
Diego Castano and Teresa M Castano. "Self-inductance and Magnetic Flux" American Journal of Physics Vol. 91 Iss. 8 (2023) p. 622 - 628 ISSN: 1943-2909
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/diego-castano/35/