Calculate electric field given the magnetic field

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The discussion revolves around calculating the electric field (E) from a given time-varying magnetic field (B) expressed as B = j B_{0}cos(kz - ωt). The electric field is defined as E = E_{x}i + E_{y}j + E_{z}k, with E_{y} and E_{z} set to zero, leading to E_{x} = (ωB_{0}/k) at t = z = 0. Participants express uncertainty about how to derive a general expression for E_{x} from this boundary condition, suggesting that integration or differential equations may be necessary. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the relationship between electric and magnetic fields in electromagnetic theory. Overall, the discussion emphasizes the need for clarity on how to apply these concepts to solve the problem effectively.
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The B field depends on z and t so that
##B = j B_{0}cos(kz-\omega t)## where k is the wavenumber, ##\omega## is angular frequency and ##B_{0}## is constant.
The electric field is ##E = E_{x}i + E_{y}j +E_{z}k##. Given ##E_{y}=E_{z}=0##, and ##E_{x}=\frac{\omega B_{0}}{k}## at ##t=z=0##, determine an expression for ##E_{x}##.

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I think I'm probably missing some sort of important concept! I feel like some sort of integration/differential equation should be involved, especially since ##E_{x}## at ##t=z=0## looks like a boundary condition. But I don't know how to turn this expression at t=0 into a general expression. It might not even have anything to do with the magnetic field...
 
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