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Gilbert (unit)

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The gilbert (Symbol: Gb) is an obsolete unit used in practical cgs and emu cgs systems to measure magnetization. The unit is named for English physicist William Gilbert.

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Definition in magnetization

  • 1 Gb = (1/4π)×Bi-turn
  • Conversion to A-turn

  • 1 Gb = (10/4π) A-turn= 0.7957747 A-turn
  • 1 A-turn ≡ 4π * 10−1 Gb
  • References

    Gilbert (unit) Wikipedia