Hall Constant

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Hall Constant

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In an electrical conductor, the constant of proportionality R in the relation

E_h = RJ X H

where E_h is transverse electric field (Hall field); J is current density; and H is magnetic field. </dd>
The sign of the majority carrier can be inferred from the sign of the Hall constant. </dd>

References

This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use