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i read in a book that their existence can theoretically be proved. With my knowledge of moving charges-mag. field-moving charges monopoles seem a weird thing. PLEASE SUGGEST FURTHE READING OR CLARIFY IN A SIMPLE WAY
debayan said:i read in a book that their existence can theoretically be proved. With my knowledge of moving charges-mag. field-moving charges monopoles seem a weird thing. PLEASE SUGGEST FURTHE READING OR CLARIFY IN A SIMPLE WAY
Magnetic monopoles are hypothetical particles that have only one magnetic pole (either north or south). In contrast, magnetic dipoles have both a north and south pole. While magnetic monopoles have not yet been observed in nature, their existence is predicted by certain theories in physics.
Electric monopoles, or point charges, have only one type of charge (either positive or negative). In contrast, magnetic monopoles would have only one type of magnetic charge (either north or south). This is analogous to how electric dipoles have both positive and negative charges, while magnetic dipoles have both north and south poles.
Yes, magnetic monopoles are predicted to have magnetic charges and therefore would interact with magnetic fields. This means they could be influenced by external forces and move accordingly.
While there have been some potential sightings of magnetic monopoles in experiments, their existence has not been confirmed. The search for magnetic monopoles is an ongoing area of research in physics.
If magnetic monopoles were proven to exist and could be harnessed, they could have various applications in technology. For example, they could be used in more efficient energy storage devices or in magnetic field sensors.