What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to transform values from Magnetic flux quantum, a fundamental quantum unit of magnetic flux used in superconducting systems, into maxwell (Mx), a cgs unit commonly employed in legacy and cgs-based magnetic flux measurements.
How to Use This Tool?
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Input the magnetic flux value expressed in Magnetic flux quantum units.
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Select Magnetic flux quantum as the source unit and maxwell [Mx] as the target unit.
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Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent flux in maxwell.
Key Features
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Convert magnetic flux values from Magnetic flux quantum to maxwell with ease.
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Based on the precise conversion rate linking quantum and cgs magnetic flux units.
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Supports applications in superconducting device research and legacy magnetic flux data analysis.
Examples
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1 Magnetic flux quantum equals 2.06783461e-7 maxwell [Mx].
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5 Magnetic flux quantum equals 1.033917305e-6 maxwell [Mx], computed as 5 times 2.06783461e-7.
Common Use Cases
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Designing and operating SQUID magnetometers and Josephson junction circuits using quantized flux units.
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Converting flux values for superconducting qubit flux biasing and readout.
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Quantifying magnetic flux in solar physics measurements and reporting legacy magnetic data.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure correct unit selection to avoid scale misinterpretation between quantum and cgs units.
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Use this converter for compatibility with legacy magnetic flux measurements in cgs units.
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Apply caution when comparing or interpreting values across these very different unit scales.
Limitations
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Magnetic flux quantum applies only at the superconducting quantum scale and is extremely small.
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Maxwell is a broader cgs unit, so comparing values requires understanding their contextual relevance.
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Unit conversion does not imply equivalence in physical context due to very different scales and uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a Magnetic flux quantum?
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It is the smallest discrete amount of magnetic flux that can occur in a superconducting loop, defined by the Planck constant divided by twice the elementary charge.
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What does one maxwell represent?
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One maxwell is a cgs unit of magnetic flux equal to one gauss times square centimetre, equivalent to 10⁻⁸ weber in SI units.
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Why convert from Magnetic flux quantum to maxwell?
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Converting enables expressing superconductivity-related flux in a cgs unit system, facilitating compatibility with legacy measurements and cgs-based data.
Key Terminology
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Magnetic flux quantum (Φ0)
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The smallest quantum of magnetic flux threading a superconducting loop, equal to h divided by 2e.
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Maxwell (Mx)
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A cgs unit of magnetic flux defined as one gauss·cm², equivalent to 10⁻⁸ weber in the SI system.
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Flux quantization
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The phenomenon causing magnetic flux in superconductors to occur in discrete quantum units.