Diamagnetic susceptibility refers to a material’s tendency to weakly and negatively respond to an applied magnetic field. Unlike paramagnetic or ferromagnetic substances, diamagnetic materials lack an inherent magnetic moment. Instead, they generate a slight, temporary magnetic field in the opposite direction to the applied field due to induced orbital motion of electrons within their atoms or molecules.The effect of diamagnetic susceptibility is generally small, indicating a feeble inclination to oppose magnetic fields. Common examples of diamagnetic materials include bismuth and graphite. Understanding this property is crucial in fields like solid-state physics and material science. Although less pronounced compared to other forms of magnetism, diamagnetism finds practical applications, particularly in technologies involving magnetic levitation and the study of superconductors.
