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In a paramagnetic material the magnetization of the
material is directly proportional to an applied magnetic field.
However, if the material is heated, the magnetization is inversely
proportional to temperature. |
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i.e. M = C x ( B / T ) |
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where,
M is the magnetisation
B is the magnetic field, measured in teslas
T is absolute temperature, measured in kelvins
C is a material-specific Curie constant
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It was first discovered experimentally by French physicist, Pierre Curie.
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It holds for high temperatures, or weak magnetic fields.
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