Oersted

[ ur-sted; Danish œr-stith ]
/ ˈɜr stɛd; Danish ˈœr stɪð /

noun

Hans Chris·tian [hahns kris-tyahn] /hɑns ˈkrɪs tyɑn/,1777–1851, Danish physicist.

British Dictionary definitions for hans christian oersted

oersted
/ (ˈɜːstɛd) /

noun

the cgs unit of magnetic field strength; the field strength that would cause a unit magnetic pole to experience a force of 1 dyne in a free space. It is equivalent to 79.58 amperes per metre Symbol: Oe

Word Origin for oersted

C20: named after H. C. Oersted (1777–1851), Danish physicist, who discovered electromagnetism

Medical definitions for hans christian oersted

oersted
[ ûrstĕd′ ]

n.

The centimeter-gram-second electromagnetic unit of magnetic intensity, equal to the magnetic intensity one centimeter from a unit magnetic pole.

Scientific definitions for hans christian oersted (1 of 2)

Oersted
Hans Christian 1777-1851

Danish physicist who is credited as the founder of the science of electromagnetism. Oersted established the connection between electric current and magnetic force when he accidentally discovered that a compass's magnetic needle is deflected at right angles when placed next to a conductor carrying an electric current. The oersted unit of magnetic field strength is named after him.

Scientific definitions for hans christian oersted (2 of 2)

oersted
[ ûrstĕd′ ]

The unit of magnetic field strength in the centimeter-gram-second system. A unit magnetic monopole in a magnetic field with a strength of one oersted would be subjected to a force of one dyne. It is equal to 79.577 amperes per meter.