On the motion of a solid in a magnetic field (Q1094890): Difference between revisions

The problem of the motion of a magnetic solid in a constant uniform magnetic field, taking gyromagnetic effects into account, is considered. The equations of motion are derived, the Hamiltonian structure is studied, and the cases of integrability indicated. Certain classes of stationary motions are studied and their stability examined. The gyromagnetic effects arise because the electrons have magnetic and mechanical spin moments. The rotation of the body causes it to become magnetized (the Barnett effect) and when a freely suspended body is magnetized, it begins to rotate (the Einstein de Haas effect). It is found that gyromagnetic phenomena must be taken into account when analysing the motion of gyroscopic precision systems.