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    Helix Trajectory
    Mathematical view of the helix trajectory
    For a mathematical view of the helix trajectory perpendicular and parallel
    motion are observed separately. There for the initial speed V0 is separated with
    trigonometric function in 𝜐∥ and 𝜐⊥ .

    pg. 1
    Motion perpendicular to the magnetic field:
    Here the same equations as in the experiment with the cathode ray tubes can be
    used:
    2
    𝑣⊥
    𝐹𝐿𝑜𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑧 = FZentripetal ⇒ 𝑒 ⋅ 𝑣⊥ ⋅B =𝑚𝑐 𝑟

    So the radius of the helix is:


    𝑣⊥ ⋅𝑚𝑐
    𝑟= 𝑒∙𝐵
    2𝜋
    And with 𝑤 = the orbital period T of the electrons is
    𝑇

    2𝜋 ⋅ 𝑚𝑐
    𝑇=
    𝑒⋅𝐵
    Motion parallel to the magnetic field:

    Here no forces act on the electrons. The distance parallel to the magnetic field
    which the electron cover while fulfilling a complete rotation is called the pitch p
    of the helix. It can be calculated with:
    2𝜋 ⋅ 𝑚𝑐 ⋅ 𝑣∥
    𝑝 = 𝑣∥ ∙ 𝑇 =
    𝑒⋅𝐵

    pg. 2

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