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magnetic field strength · Scientific legacy · Modern/historical
oersted
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- M344
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Definition
1 Oe corresponds to (1000/4π) A/m ≈ 79.57747 A/m
History & use
The oersted belongs to the older CGS electromagnetic system; SI expresses magnetic field strength in amperes per metre.
Modern use
Modern use is context-dependent and varies by region or measurement system.