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Electromagnetic or magnetic induction is the production of an electromotive force (emf) across an electrical conductor in a changing magnetic field. Michael Faraday is generally credited with the discovery of induction in 1831, and James Clerk Maxwell mathematically described it as Faraday's law of induction.
Understanding the unity of these forces of nature, and the scientific theory of electromagnetism was initiated and achieved during the 19th century. Electromagnetic induction was first described by Michael Faraday in 1831. [8] [9] In Faraday's experiment, he wrapped two wires around opposite sides of an iron ring. He expected that, when current ...
This is a derivation of the magnetic flux density around a solenoid that is long enough so that fringe effects can be ignored. In Figure 1, we immediately know that the flux density vector points in the positive z direction inside the solenoid, and in the negative z direction outside the solenoid.
Faraday's law of induction (or simply Faraday's law) is a law of electromagnetism predicting how a magnetic field will interact with an electric circuit to produce an electromotive force (emf). This phenomenon, known as electromagnetic induction , is the fundamental operating principle of transformers , inductors , and many types of electric ...
Self-induced eddy currents are responsible for the skin effect in conductors. [1] The latter can be used for non-destructive testing of materials for geometry features, like micro-cracks. [2] A similar effect is the proximity effect, which is caused by externally induced eddy currents. [3]
The henry (symbol: H) is the unit of electrical inductance in the International System of Units (SI). [1] If a current of 1 ampere flowing through a coil produces flux linkage of 1 weber turn, that coil has a self-inductance of 1 henry. The unit is named after Joseph Henry (1797–1878), the American scientist who discovered electromagnetic induction independently of and at about the same ...
After expounding the geometric theory of the rotatory magnetic field, he suggested that a simple way of procuring the desired phase-currents would be to branch the circuit of an alternate current into two parts, into one of which should be inserted a resistance without self-induction, into the other a coil of much self-induction but of small ...
The solenoid can be useful for positioning, stopping mid-stroke, or for low velocity actuation; especially in a closed loop control system. A uni-directional solenoid would actuate against an opposing force or a dual solenoid system would be self cycling. The proportional concept is more fully described in SAE publication 860759 (1986).