field magnet

American  

noun

1. a magnet for producing a magnetic field, as in a particle accelerator or an electric motor.

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field magnet British  

noun

1. a permanent magnet or an electromagnet that produces the magnetic field in a generator, electric motor, or similar device

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field magnet Scientific  

1. A permanent magnet used to produce a base magnetic field against which other magnetized materials react, as in the operation of electrical devices such as motors, generators, and solenoids.

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Etymology

Origin of field magnet

First recorded in 1880–85

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field magnet

The coils of the field magnet are in series with those of the armature and external circuit, and consists of a few turns of heavy wire.

From Hawkins Electrical Guide, Number One Questions, Answers, & Illustrations, A Progressive Course of Study for Engineers, Electricians, Students and Those Desiring to acquire a Working Knowledge of Electricity and its Applications by Nehemiah Hawkins

Series Motor.—In this type the field magnet windings are connected in series with the armature winding, i.e. the same current flows in both windings.

From The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 2: Ebert to Estremadura by Various

The armature consists of a wheel of hard bronze, carrying the conductors which revolve between the projections of the field magnet.

From The inventions, researches and writings of Nikola Tesla With special reference to his work in polyphase currents and high potential lighting by Thomas Commerford Martin

What is the object of the field magnet?

From Hawkins Electrical Guide, Number One Questions, Answers, & Illustrations, A Progressive Course of Study for Engineers, Electricians, Students and Those Desiring to acquire a Working Knowledge of Electricity and its Applications by Nehemiah Hawkins

Another device, patented by Mr. Crompton, is a modification of that method of field magnet winding commonly known as compound winding.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 623, December 10, 1887 by Various