Chapter 10: Problem 17
The (Maxwell) relationship between a time-independent magnetic field \(\mathbf{B}\) and the current density \(\mathbf{J}\) (measured in S.I. units in \(\mathrm{A} \mathrm{m}^{-2}\) ) producing it, $$ \nabla \times \mathbf{B}=\mu_{0} \mathbf{J} $$ can be applied to a long cylinder of conducting ionised gas which, in cylindrical polar coordinates, occupies the region \(\rhoa\) and \(B=B(\rho)\) for \(\rhoa\). Like \(\mathbf{B}\), the vector potential is continuous at \(\rho=a\) (c) The gas pressure \(p(\rho)\) satisfies the hydrostatic equation \(\nabla p=\mathbf{J} \times \mathbf{B}\) and vanishes at the outer wall of the cylinder. Find a general expression for \(p\)
Short Answer
Step by step solution
Understand Given Conditions
Calculate \( abla \times \mathbf{B} \)
Evaluate \( abla \times \mathbf{B} \) for the Given \( \mathbf{B} \)
Apply Maxwell's Equation
Solve for \( C \)
Continuity at \( \rho = a \)
Finding \( \mathbf{A} \)
Express \( \mathbf{A} \( for \( \rho < a \)
Determine \( A_\phi(\rho) \)
Match Continuity at \( \rho = a \)
Express Gas Pressure
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Key Concepts
These are the key concepts you need to understand to accurately answer the question.
Current Density
The relevant Maxwell's equation used here is \(abla \times \mathbf{B}=\mu_{0} \mathbf{J}\), which states that the curl of the magnetic field \(\mathbf{B}\) is proportional to the current density \(\mathbf{J}\). Using this equation helps determine the characteristics of the magnetic field generated by a given current density.
By applying this to cylindrical coordinates, we can analyze how a uniform current density in a cylindrical conductor affects the magnetic field within and outside the conductor. Understanding this relationship is key to solving the given exercise problem.
Magnetic Field Continuity
Given the magnetic field \(\mathbf{B} = (0, 0, B)\), with \(B = B_0\) for \(\rho > a\) (outside) and \(B = B(\rho)\) for \(\rho < a\) (inside), continuity requires that \(B(a) = B_0\). This is essential when solving for the expression of \(B(\rho)\) within the cylinder because it defines the boundary condition used in integration and determining the constants.
- Inside the cylinder (\rho < a), the current density generates a magnetic field that changes with \(\rho\).
- Outside the cylinder (\rho > a), the magnetic field remains constant and equals \(B_0\).
Vector Potential
In cylindrical coordinates for this exercise, \(\mathbf{A}\) is chosen to have only one non-vanishing component \(A_{\phi}\)(\rho), which drastically simplifies the math. To find \(A_{\phi}\), we consider:
- For \(\rho < a\) (inside): The expression derived is \(A_{\phi}= - \frac{\mu_0 C}{2}\rho + \frac{\alpha}{\rho}\).
- For \(\rho > a\) (outside): The constant \(B_0\) makes \(A_{\phi}= \frac{B_0 \rho}{2}\).
The continuity of \(\mathbf{A}\) at \(\rho = a\) translates to ensuring the forms inside and outside the boundary region match in value, which solves for the constant \(\alpha\).
Hydrostatic Equation
From this exercise:
- The gas pressure must balance the force generated by the current density and magnetic field, yielding \(abla p = \mathbf{J} \times \mathbf{B}\).
- Given that \(\mathbf{J} = (0, C, 0)\) and \(\mathbf{B} = (0, 0, B(\rho))\), solving this cross-product leads to \(abla p= C \cdot B(\rho)\).