Motion of charged particles perpendicular to magnetic field | part 2: velocity selector

 In electromagnetics, velocity selection is a technique used to separate charged particles based on their velocities. 

It is done by applying a combination of magnetic and electric fields.

Charged particles, such as electrons or ions, have different velocities depending on their energy levels. 

By controlling the magnetic and electric fields, it is possible to create a region where particles with a specific velocity will experience a net force and be steered in a particular direction. 

Particles with different velocities will not be affected or will be deflected in a different direction.

Applications of Velocity Selector:

This technique is often used in particle accelerators or mass spectrometers to select particles with a specific velocity for further analysis or experimentation. By manipulating the magnetic and electric fields, scientists can precisely control the velocity of charged particles and separate them based on that velocity.