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Surface magnetic field of Tau Scorpii as reconstructed by means of Zeeman–Doppler imaging

Noun

magnetic field ‎(plural magnetic fields)

1. (physics) a condition in the space around a magnet or electric current in which there is a detectable magnetic force and two magnetic poles are present
   1. (modern) B-field
   2. (dated) H-field

Synonyms

B-field:

• magnetic flux density
• magnetic induction

H-field:

• magnetic field intensity
• magnetic field strength
• magnetizing field

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