Electric field and magnetic field relationship

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The discussion centers on the relationships between electric field (E) and magnetic field (B), specifically the equations B(z)=E(y)V/c² and E(y)=VB(z). These relationships hold under specific conditions, particularly when v²=c² for nonzero fields. The first equation describes the relationship for a charged particle moving in the x direction, while the second relates E'_y and B'_z when moving with velocity v in the x direction relative to a pure magnetic field. The conversation also touches on the terminology for E' in the second case and the implications of defining E as F/q. Understanding these relationships is crucial for analyzing electromagnetic phenomena.
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We find in the literature the following relationships between electric field E and magnetic field B
B(z)=E(y)V/cc
and
E(y)=VB(z)
Is there a way to define the situations when they hold?
Thanks
 
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apparently only if v^2=c^2 for nonzero fields
 
Your first expression is the relation between B and E for a charged particle moving in the x direction.
Your second expression is for a different situation.It gives the relation between
E'_y and B'_z if you are moving with velocity v in the x direction with respect to a pure magnetic field (no E) B_z.
 
E and B

Meir Achuz said:
Your first expression is the relation between B and E for a charged particle moving in the x direction.
Your second expression is for a different situation.It gives the relation between
E'_y and B'_z if you are moving with velocity v in the x direction with respect to a pure magnetic field (no E) B_z.
thanks. is there a special name for E' in the second case?
 
E and B relationship

Meir Achuz said:
Your first expression is the relation between B and E for a charged particle moving in the x direction.
Your second expression is for a different situation.It gives the relation between
E'_y and B'_z if you are moving with velocity v in the x direction with respect to a pure magnetic field (no E) B_z.
Consider please the equation
F/q=uxB
If I call E=F/q E has that E a special name?
Thanks.
 
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