About this Simulation

This simulation models charged particles moving through magnetic mirror fields created by Helmholtz coils. Students can observe how magnetic field strength and geometry trap or reflect particles, visualizing the principles behind plasma confinement and particle physics. Adjust parameters like field range, particle size, and coil properties to explore magnetic behavior dynamically.

Learning objectives: Understand how magnetic fields exert forces on moving charged particles | Investigate particle trapping mechanisms in non-uniform magnetic fields | Analyze the relationship between coil configuration and field strength distribution