Quality factor of resonator¶
If the resonator is an oscillatory circuit, that quality factor will depend on the resistance, inductance, and angular oscillation frequency.
- quality_factor¶
quality_factor
of the resonator.
- Symbol:
Q
- Latex:
\(Q\)
- Dimension:
dimensionless
- resistance¶
electrical_resistance
of the oscillating circuit.
- Symbol:
R
- Latex:
\(R\)
- Dimension:
impedance
- inductance¶
inductance
of the oscillating circuit.
- Symbol:
L
- Latex:
\(L\)
- Dimension:
inductance
- angular_frequency¶
angular_frequency
of the current.
- Symbol:
w
- Latex:
\(\omega\)
- Dimension:
angle/time
- law¶
Q = R / (w * L)
- Latex:
- \[Q = \frac{R}{\omega L}\]