Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: In this paper, we revisit the concept of the magnetic field at the site of a magnetic dipole using symmetry arguments that are mathematically rigorous and, for students with a first course in group theory, well suited to advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in electrodynamics and quantum mechanics. Furthermore, we present symmetry-based results that go beyond those discussed in the standard literature, which are directly relevant to fundamental problems in two-dimensional physics.
Source: European Journal of Physics
Author: Danilo Pescia
Institution: ETH Zurich
Language: English
Subfield: Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,325
OpenAlex ID: W7172345325