Lorentz Force

The Lorentz force describes how charged particles, like electrons, move in the presence of electric and magnetic fields. When a charged particle moves through these fields, it experiences a force that influences its direction and speed. In magnetostatics, this force arises mainly from magnetic fields when charges are in motion, while in electrodynamics, it includes both electric fields and the effects of changing magnetic fields. This fundamental principle explains how electric motors work, as well as the motion of charged particles in various technologies, such as particle accelerators and magnetic confinement in fusion reactors.