Magnetic field in asymmetric hollow cylinder

In summary, the problem involves a cylinder with a cylindrical hole that is displaced in the x-direction. The current density is represented by \textbf{J}=J_z\textbf{e}_z and the goal is to show that a uniform magnetic field exists inside the hole, given by \textbf{B}=\frac{\mu_0}{2}J_zd\textbf{e}_y. The solution involves using the equation for the magnetic field inside a whole cylinder and adding the contribution from the cylindrical hole, which can be modeled as a charge density of -J_z\textbf{e}_z. However, a mistake was made in the calculation and the correct approach is to use \textbf{B
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Homework Statement


Cylinder of radius [itex]a[/itex] and a cylindrical hole [itex]b < a[/itex] is displaced a distance [itex]d[/itex] in x-direction. Current density [itex]\textbf{J}=J_z\textbf{e}_z[/itex]. Show that a uniform magnetic field inside the hole is

[itex]\textbf{B}=\frac{\mu_0}{2}J_zd\textbf{e}_y[/itex]


Homework Equations


Using previous result of whole cylinder

[itex]\textbf{B}=\frac{\mu_0}{2}J_z(-y\textbf{e}_x + x\textbf{e}_y)[/itex]

and that the cylindrical hole can be modeled as a charge density of [itex]-J_z\textbf{e}_z[/itex].


The Attempt at a Solution



I tried superposition of fields so

[itex]\textbf{B}_1=\frac{\mu_0}{2}J_z(-y\textbf{e}_x + x\textbf{e}_y)[/itex]

[itex]\textbf{B}_2=-\frac{\mu_0}{2}J_z(-y\textbf{e}_x + (x + d)\textbf{e}_y)[/itex]

[itex]\textbf{B}= \textbf{B}_1 + \textbf{B}_2[/itex] to which I get

[itex]\textbf{B}=-\frac{\mu_0}{2}J_zd\textbf{e}_y[/itex]

Any ideas, is this the right approach?
 
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Sorted, silly mistake

[itex]\textbf{B}_2=-\frac{\mu_0}{2}J_z(-y\textbf{e}_x + (x + d)\textbf{e}_y)[/itex]

should be

[itex]\textbf{B}_2=-\frac{\mu_0}{2}J_z(-y\textbf{e}_x + (x - d)\textbf{e}_y)[/itex]
 

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1. What is a magnetic field in an asymmetric hollow cylinder?

A magnetic field in an asymmetric hollow cylinder is a region in space where a magnetic force can be detected. This force is caused by the movement of electrically charged particles within the cylinder.

2. How is a magnetic field created in an asymmetric hollow cylinder?

A magnetic field in an asymmetric hollow cylinder is created by the flow of current through the cylinder's walls. This current generates a circular magnetic field around the cylinder.

3. What factors affect the strength of the magnetic field in an asymmetric hollow cylinder?

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4. How is the direction of the magnetic field determined in an asymmetric hollow cylinder?

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5. What are some real-world applications of magnetic fields in asymmetric hollow cylinders?

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