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Term: characteristic impedance of vacuum
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Definition: the square root Z0 of the magnetic constant μ0 divided by the electric constant ε0

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NOTE – In the International System of units (SI), the characteristic impedance of vacuum is equal to:

Z0 = c0 · 4π × 10−7 H/m

c0 being the velocity of electromagnetic waves in vacuum; Z0 is approximately equal to 120π Ω or 377 Ω.


Publication date:1995-09
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Internal notes:2015-12-02: Correction to formula in note proposed by Erik. See mail: <i>Z</i><sub>0</sub> = <i>c</i><sub>0</sub> &middot; 4π &times; 10<sup>&minus;7</sup> H/m. JGO

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