electric dipole moment

synonym: dipole moment
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.E01929
Vector quantity, the vector product of which with the electric field strength, \(E\), of a homogeneous field is equal to the torque. \(T=p\times E\). The direction of the dipole moment is from the negative to the positive charge.
Source:
Green Book, 2nd ed., p. 24 [Terms] [Book]
Citation: 'electric dipole moment' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.E01929 RIS BibTex EndNote
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