Magnetic field in the center of the toroid

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Start date Feb 17, 2008
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The discussion centers on calculating the magnetic field at the center of a toroid using the formula B = mu*N*I/2*pi*r. However, the book states this approach is invalid due to the lack of a constant field path through the center. Participants suggest using the Biot-Savart Law as an alternative method for this calculation. Guidance is requested on how to effectively apply the Biot-Savart Law in this context. The conversation emphasizes the complexities of magnetic field calculations in toroidal structures.

Feb 17, 2008

JasonBourneV

Can't this be calculated from B = mu*N*I/2*pi*r? Book explanation says that this can't be done because there is "no path through the center along which the field is constant" So I guess I must use the Biot-Savart Law. How should I go about doing that?

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Feb 17, 2008

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http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/magnetic/curloo.html#c1"

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Feb 17, 2008

JasonBourneV

Thanks a lot, Doc Al, for the link!

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