Term: magnetic moment, \(m\), \(\mu\)
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.M03688

Definition:
Vector quantity, the vector product of which with the magnetic flux density of a homogeneous field is equal to the torque.

Related Terms:
1) magnetic flux density (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.M03686).
2) torque (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.T06400).

Source: Green Book, 2nd ed., p. 21 (https://goldbook.iupac.org/files/pdf/green_book_2ed.pdf)

Citation: 'magnetic moment, \(m\), \(\mu\)' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.M03688

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