flux density

American  

noun

Physics.

1. the magnetic, radiant, or electric flux per unit of cross-sectional area.

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flux density British  

noun

1. physics the amount of flux per unit of cross-sectional area

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flux density Scientific  

1. Field flux per unit area.

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Etymology

Origin of flux density

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

In other words, it is the ratio of flux density to magnetizing force.

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 Hawkins, Nehemiah

The numbers in Table III. well illustrate the fact that the permeability, μ = B/H has a maximum value corresponding to a certain flux density.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 2 "Ehud" to "Electroscope" by Various

The following Table IV. gives the flux density and permeability of a typical cast iron taken by J.A.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 2 "Ehud" to "Electroscope" by Various

If for dynamo or magnet making, it should have the highest possible permeability at a flux density corresponding to practically maximum magnetization.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 2 "Ehud" to "Electroscope" by Various

The question has been much debated whether the values of the hysteresis loss obtained by these two different methods are identical for magnetic cycles in which the flux density reaches the same maximum value.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 2 "Ehud" to "Electroscope" by Various