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Suppose there did exist magnetic monopoles. How would you modifyMaxwell's equations and the force law to accommodate them? If you think thereare several plausible options, list them, and suggest how you might decide experimentally which one is right.

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The correctly modified Maxwell’s equation isF=α04πqm1qm2r2r^ .

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01

Determine the Maxwell’s equation

Write the Maxwell’s equation.

∇⋅E=ÒÏÃŽ0 â¶Ä‰â¶Ä‰â¶Ä‰(Gauss law)∇×E=0∇⋅B=0

Write the amperes law

∇⋅B=μ0J

02

Determine the right Maxwell’s equation 

As the magnetic monopole exists then there will be no change in Ampere’s law and gauss law.

Actually ∇⋅B=0implies there will be no magnetic monopoles.Then if magnetic monopoles exist, then

∇⋅B=α0ÒÏm

HereÒÏm,is the density of magnetic change andα0is the same constant.

Rewrite the Maxwell’s equation as

∇×E=β0Jm

Here, Jmis the magnetic current density andβ0is another constant.

Thus, magnetic charge is conserved. Hence, ÒÏmandJmsatisfy continuity equation and is written as

∇⋅Jm+∂ÒÏm∂t=0

Write the expression for force on magnetic monopole.

F=qm[B+(υ×E)]

Consider both the equation directionally not correct.

Here, Ehas same units asÏ…B .

Hence, divide υ×Ewith dimensions of velocity squared and rewrite the equation as

F=qe[E+(υ×B)]+qm[B−1c2(υ×E)]

Now, write the expression for magnetic field along the lines ofCoulomb’s law.

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F=α04πqm1qm2r2r^

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