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The discussion revolves around applying Maxwell's equations, specifically Gauss' law, to determine the displacement flux density vector (D) for a cylindrical charge distribution with a given charge density. The problem involves evaluating integrals in cylindrical coordinates and understanding the implications of the charge distribution.

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  • Participants discuss the setup of the integral for Gauss' law, questioning the appropriate limits for integration in cylindrical coordinates. There is exploration of the volume element and the charge evaluation within the cylindrical region.

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Participants are actively engaging in the problem, with some providing guidance on the correct form of the volume element and integration limits. There is a recognition of the complexity of the integration involved, and a few participants have confirmed the correctness of the charge evaluation steps.

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There is an emphasis on the cylindrical nature of the charge distribution and the need to consider the specific radius of the cylinder as stated in the problem. Some participants are clarifying assumptions about the charge density and the integration process.

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Electric field due to a cylindrical charge distribution using Gauss' law.
Charge is distributed with density [tex]\rho_{0}e^{-r^{2}}[/tex] C/m^3 in cylindrical region r < 1. Find D (displacement flux density vector) everywhere.

I did used this equation
[tex]\int_{s}D\cdot\,dS=\int_{V}\rho\*d\upsilon[/tex]

Since this is a cylindrical charge distribiution I used Gaussian surface in the shape of a cylinder.

[tex]\int_{s}D\cdot\,dS=\rho\*l[/tex]

So if I understand good the D=0 inside cylinder. therefore r>R is valid.
The surface area is [tex]2\pi\*rL[/tex].

I'm having a problem to set up the the equation or I'm doing everything wrong?
Thanks for any help and recommendation.
 
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1.U need to evaluate the charge...What's the charge in the cylinder...?


Daniel.
 
[tex]\int_{s}D\cdot\,dS=\int_{V}\rho\*d\upsilon[/tex]
So fom this I need to evaluate volume integral?

[tex]\int_{s}D\cdot\,dS=Q_{V}[/tex]

[tex]Q_{V}=\int_{V}\rho_{0}e^{-r^{2}}[/tex]

But what limits should I used for x,y,z (0 and 1 for all three)?
Thanks
 
Nope,you need the cilindrical coordinates [tex]r,\varphi,z[/tex].What's the volume element in cilindrical coordinates...?

Daniel.
 
[tex]Q_{V}=\int_{V}\rho_{0}e^{-r^{2}}[/tex]

[tex]Q_{V}=\int_{r=0}^{r}\int_{\phi=0}^{2\pi}\int_{z=0}^{l}\rho_{0}e^{-r^{2}}dr\,d\phi\,dz[/tex]

Is that correct?
 
U need another "r" in the volume element.And the cilinder has radius 1 (see text of the problem)...

Daniel.
 
[tex]Q_{V}=\int_{r=0}^{1}\int_{\phi=0}^{2\pi}\int_{z=0}^{l}\rho_{0}e^{-r^{2}}r dr\,d\phi\,dz[/tex]

That is not easy integration, but I think I got it.

[tex]Q_{V}=l\pi\rho_{0}(e-1)e^{-1}}[/tex]

Is this is correct what would be next step?
 
It is correct.Now u have to apply Gauss' theorem which gives the flux of the induction [itex]\vec{D}[/itex]...

Daniel.
 
if I understand well D depend on r only, so:

[tex]\int_{s}D\cdot\,dS=\int_{\phi=0}^{2\pi}\int_{z=0}^{l}D_{r}(r)a_{r}\cdot{r}\,d\phi\,dz\,a_{r}=[/tex]

[tex]=2\pi\,rlD_{r}(r)[/tex]

And this I should compare to Qv and find D, right?
 
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It's the same cyclinder of radius unity...That "r" is 1...

Daniel.
 
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So this is my D

[tex]D=\frac{\rho_{0}(e-1)e^{-1}}{2r} a_{r}[/tex]

I really appreciate your help
 

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