The magnetic field within cylindrical hollow conductor

In summary, the literature states that the magnetic field inside a perfect conductor is equal to zero, while the tangential component of the magnetic field at the surface is equal to the surface current density and the normal component is equal to zero. This is known as the boundary condition at the interface between a perfect dielectric and a perfect conductor. When calculating the magnetic field in the region 3, we superpose the magnetic field of the inner conductor and the hollow conductor, with the assumption that the currents flowing in each are not equal. However, this assumption does not hold for a coaxial cable. The reference for this information is Engineering Electromagnetics by Nathan Ida, third edition, page 581.
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nabil25
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Hi,
While studying the coaxial cable, i noticed that the magnetic field of the inner conductor can pass through the hollow conductor (can be calculated in the region 3). However, the boundary condition of the magnetic field at the surface (between dielectric and perfect conductor) of a perfect conductor is known as the tangential component of H (Ht = Js surface current density) and the normal component is Hn = 0. Inside the perfect conductor, we have Ht = 0 and Hn = 0.

So why do we superpose the magnetic field of the inner conductor and the hollow conductor when calculating the magnetic field in the region 3 ?

In this case we suppose that the current flowing in the inner conductor is i1 and in the hollow conductor is i2 (not like the coax,here i2 is not equal to -i1).

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Thank you in advance.
 
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  • #2
nabil25 said:
Inside the perfect conductor, we have Ht = 0 and Hn = 0.
What makes you say this?
 
  • #3
kuruman said:
What makes you say this?
According to the literature, it's the boundary condition of the magnetic field at the interface of dielectric-perfect conductor.
 
  • #4
The literature does not say that the H-field is zero inside the conductor. What does the literature say?
 
  • #5
kuruman said:
The literature does not say that the H-field is zero inside the conductor. What does the literature say?
The litterature say that the magnetic field inside a perfect conductor is equal to zero. If it's not a perfect conductor, the magnetic field will penetrate until the skin depth.
 
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nabil25 said:
The litterature say that the magnetic field inside a perfect conductor is equal to zero. If it's not a perfect conductor, the magnetic field will penetrate until the skin depth.
"The second type of interface discussed here is that between a perfect dielectric and a perfect conductor. In this case, the
overriding condition is that of the conductor, that is, that all fields in the perfect conductor must be zero. Assuming material
(2) is the perfect conductor, E2t, H2t, D2n, and B2n are zero"
 
  • #7
nabil25 said:
"The second type of interface discussed here is that between a perfect dielectric and a perfect conductor. In this case, the
overriding condition is that of the conductor, that is, that all fields in the perfect conductor must be zero. Assuming material
(2) is the perfect conductor, E2t, H2t, D2n, and B2n are zero"
Can you reference where that comes from? One would expect it would be explained somehow there.
 
  • #8
DarkBabylon said:
Can you reference where that comes from? One would expect it would be explained somehow there.
ebook (Engineering electromagnetics) Nathan Ida. third edition. page 581. there is a lot of references that say the same thing.
 
  • #9
Well, at this page are only the usual boundary conditions for the electromagnetic field components but no such claim. Perhaps you are referring to the Meissner-Ochsenfeld effect in superconductivity? Then have a look at Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meissner_effect
 

1. What is a cylindrical hollow conductor?

A cylindrical hollow conductor is a type of electrical conductor that has a cylindrical shape and a hollow center. It is typically made of a metal, such as copper, and is used to conduct electricity.

2. How is the magnetic field created within a cylindrical hollow conductor?

The magnetic field within a cylindrical hollow conductor is created by the movement of electrons through the conductor. When a current flows through the conductor, the electrons create a magnetic field around the conductor.

3. How does the magnetic field within a cylindrical hollow conductor differ from a solid conductor?

The magnetic field within a cylindrical hollow conductor is different from a solid conductor because in a hollow conductor, the magnetic field is concentrated closer to the surface of the conductor. In a solid conductor, the magnetic field is distributed more evenly throughout the entire conductor.

4. What factors affect the strength of the magnetic field within a cylindrical hollow conductor?

The strength of the magnetic field within a cylindrical hollow conductor is affected by the current flowing through the conductor, the radius of the conductor, and the permeability of the material used to make the conductor. The number of turns in a coiled conductor can also affect the strength of the magnetic field.

5. How can the magnetic field within a cylindrical hollow conductor be controlled or manipulated?

The magnetic field within a cylindrical hollow conductor can be controlled or manipulated by changing the current flowing through the conductor, changing the number of turns in a coiled conductor, or by using materials with different permeability. Additionally, the direction of the current can be changed to alter the direction of the magnetic field.

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