Definition:Oersted (Unit)

Definition

The oersted is the CGS unrationalised electromagnetic unit of magnetic field strength.

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Symbol

$\mathrm {Oe}$

The symbol for the oersted is $\mathrm {Oe}$.

Its $\LaTeX$ code is \mathrm {Oe} .

Also known as

The oersted is also known as the electromagnetic unit of magnetic field strength, abbreviated $\mathrm {e.m.u.}$.

Source of Name

This entry was named for Hans Christian Ørsted.