Cyclotron Motion
Visualize the trajectory of a charged particle in a uniform magnetic field.
Free theory articleVisualize the trajectory of a charged particle in a uniform magnetic field.
Concept & interpretation
Cyclotron motion refers to the circular trajectory of a charged particle moving through a uniform magnetic field perpendicular to its velocity. The magnetic field exerts a Lorentz force on the particle, which acts as a centripetal force causing the particle to move in a circle without changing its speed.