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Prove the following uniqueness theorem: A volume V contains a specified free charge distribution, and various pieces of linear dielectric material, with the susceptibility of each one given. If the potential is specified on the boundariesS of V(V=0 at infinity would be suitable) then the potential throughout is uniquely determined.

Short Answer

Expert verified

Here, the uniqueness theorem is proved.

Step by step solution

01

Define function

Consider the two solutions having potentials V1and V2.

Then,

E1=−∇V1 …… (1)

E2=−∇V2 …… (2)

Now, write the expression for electric displacement.

D1=εE1 …… (3)

D2=εE2 …… (4)

Now, defineV3=V2−V1

Then,

E3=E2−E1

D3=D2−D1

02

Determine theorem

Now compute,

∫v∇⋅(V3D3)dτ

By Gauss divergence theorem, then

∫v∇⋅(V3D3)dτ=∫s(V3D3)da

But V3=0ons

Then,

∫v∇⋅(V3D3)dτ=0

Thus,

∫(∇V3)⋅D3dτ+∫V3(∇⋅D3)dτ=0

We know that,

∇⋅D3=∇⋅D2−∇⋅D1

03

Determine theorem

A volumeVcontains a free charge distribution then∇.D3=0

Then,

∫(∇V3)⋅D3dτ=0

We know that,

∇⋅V3=∇⋅V2−∇⋅V1

=−E2+E1=−E3

D3=εE3

Then,

∫−ε(E3)2dτ=0

Here,ε>0

Then,E3=0

−∇V3=0

V3is constant.

Then,V2−V1 is constant

As, V3=0at the surface thenV2−V1=0

Then,V2−V1 is everywhere.

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