What Is This Tool?
This unit converter helps translate magnetic flux density values measured in maxwell per square centimeter to the gamma unit. It simplifies the process of converting between a CGS unit and a legacy geomagnetism unit, facilitating the analysis of magnetic field data.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the magnetic flux density value in maxwell per square centimeter.
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Select the input unit as maxwell/square centimeter and the output unit as gamma.
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Click convert to see the equivalent magnetic flux density expressed in gamma.
Key Features
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Converts magnetic flux density values from maxwell/square centimeter (Mx/cm²) to gamma (γ).
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Useful for geomagnetism, laboratory magnetics, and geophysical exploration.
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Browser-based and easy to use for both historical and modern data.
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Handles conversions between CGS and legacy units related to magnetic field strength.
Examples
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2 maxwell/square centimeter equals 200,000 gamma.
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0.5 maxwell/square centimeter equals 50,000 gamma.
Common Use Cases
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Reporting the surface flux density of permanent magnets in CGS-based research.
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Converting historical magnetic measurements expressed in gauss to gamma.
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Analyzing small geomagnetic field variations detected by ground magnetometers.
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Describing magnetic anomalies for geophysical exploration and mapping.
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Evaluating sensitivity levels of magnetometers in space and Earth observations.
Tips & Best Practices
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Confirm whether your magnetic field data is in CGS units before conversion.
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Use this tool to compare legacy and modern magnetic flux density measurements.
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Be cautious with very high values, as gamma is a very small unit and may affect numerical accuracy.
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Remember that gamma is primarily used for weak magnetic fields and specialized geomagnetic studies.
Limitations
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Maxwell/square centimeter is a CGS unit which differs from SI units in scale.
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Gamma is a very small legacy unit not universally recognized in all scientific fields.
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Converting very large values can require attention due to numerical precision challenges.
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This tool focuses only on conversion between maxwell/square centimeter and gamma units.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is one maxwell per square centimeter?
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It is a CGS unit of magnetic flux density defined as one maxwell of magnetic flux over one square centimeter, numerically equal to one gauss.
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What does gamma measure in magnetic terms?
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Gamma is a unit of magnetic flux density equal to one nanotesla, commonly used in geomagnetism to express small magnetic field strengths.
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Why convert from maxwell/square centimeter to gamma?
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Conversion aids in translating CGS-based magnetic flux density data to the gamma unit for analyzing small geomagnetic variations and comparing historical and modern measurements.
Key Terminology
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Maxwell per square centimeter (Mx/cm²)
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A CGS unit of magnetic flux density equal to one maxwell of magnetic flux spread over one square centimeter; numerically equal to one gauss.
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Gamma (γ)
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A legacy magnetic flux density unit equal to one nanotesla (1 × 10⁻⁹ tesla), widely used in geomagnetism for small field strengths.
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Magnetic flux density
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A measure of magnetic field strength per unit area, commonly expressed in various units such as tesla, gauss, and legacy units like maxwell/square centimeter and gamma.