magnetostatic
/mæɡˌniːtoʊˈstætɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or describing magnetic fields that do not change over time, or the study of such steady magnetic fields.
- Engineers use magnetostatic simulations to design magnetic sensors.
- The magnetostatic equation helps calculate the magnetic field around a permanent magnet.
- Magnetostatic fields are produced by constant electric currents, like those in a simple electromagnet.