Calculating Magnetic Fields in Cylinders w/ Currents

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The discussion focuses on calculating the magnetic fields generated by two infinitely long cylinders with specified current distributions. For the region where r is less than a, the magnetic field H is determined using Ampere's law, yielding H = (Jo r²) / (3a). The user seeks assistance in determining the magnetic fields for the regions where a < r < b and r > b, specifically regarding the integration limits and the superposition of magnetic fields from both cylinders.

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  • Understanding of Ampere's Law in electromagnetism
  • Familiarity with cylindrical coordinates and current density functions
  • Knowledge of magnetic field calculations in multi-conductor systems
  • Basic integration techniques for evaluating magnetic fields
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  • Learn about the superposition principle for magnetic fields
  • Explore the derivation of magnetic fields in multi-layer cylindrical systems
  • Investigate the effects of varying current densities on magnetic field distributions
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Homework Statement



Consider two infinitely long cylinders with radius a and b and currents:

J =

(Jo r)/a for r less than a

-Jo for a less than r less than b
Find the magnetic field in

1) r less than a

2) a less than r less than b

3) r greater than b

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The Attempt at a Solution



I think I was able to compute the magnetic field for r less than a

using Ampere's law

H 2 pi r = (the integral from 0 to a of) (Jo r) /a 2 pi r dr the result that I found for H was H = (Jo r squared )/3aIn the other cases I am confused about the integration limits and the addition of magnetic fields.
How can I find the magnetic field for a less than r less than b, and for r greater than b ?I would appreciate some help, thanks a lot.
 
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Can anyone give me an idea how to solve this please? I ll truly appreciate it.
 

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