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fringe field

[/frɪndʒ fiːld/]
nounpl: fringe fields
campo de franja
1. The region of a non-uniform electric or magnetic field that extends beyond the main field boundaries, typically occurring at the edges of capacitors, magnets, or other field-generating devices
The fringe field at the edge of the capacitor plates affects the distribution of electric potential.
O campo de franja na borda das placas do capacitor afeta a distribuição do potencial elétrico.
2. In optics and diffraction, the weak field regions surrounding the primary diffraction pattern
Fringe fields must be considered when designing precision optical systems.
Os campos de franja devem ser considerados ao projetar sistemas ópticos de precisão.
Synonyms
edge fieldboundary fieldleakage fieldstray field
Antonyms
uniform fieldideal field

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
campo de franja
Standard technical term used in physics and engineering
São Paulo
campo de franja
Commonly used in academic and industrial settings
Portugal
campo de orla
Alternative translation sometimes used in Portuguese literature
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