Calculating the magnetic field

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Homework Statement


A current whose density is [tex]\vec J[/tex] circulate through a conductor lattice infinitely long but with a depth [tex]a[/tex]. The current circulate in a direction which is parallel to the direction in which the lattice is infinitely long.
1)Calculate the magnetic field [tex]\vec B[/tex] in a point [tex]P[/tex] situated at a distance [tex]d[/tex] from the center of the lattice.

Homework Equations


Ampère's law I guess.


The Attempt at a Solution


I had a hard time understanding the situation, but I finally think I got it.
However here come my problems. [tex]\oint \vec B d \vec l = \mu _0 I = \mu _0 \int _S \vec J d \vec S[/tex], but I don't know what surface I should take as [tex]S[/tex].
I've found [tex]\vec B = \mu _0 \vec J a[/tex]. Which is obviously wrong since I think I should get something like [tex]\frac{\text{constants}}{r}[/tex].
Any help is greatly appreciated!
 
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imo, in this case, [tex]I = J.A = Ja^2[/tex]

From Ampere's law:

[tex] \oint \vec B d \vec l = B . 2\pi d<br /> <br /> ==> B = Ja^2 / 2\pi d[/tex]

p/s: I am not sure that i understand your problem completely :(
 
ApexOfDE said:
imo, in this case, [tex]I = J.A = Ja^2[/tex]

From Ampere's law:

[tex] \oint \vec B d \vec l = B . 2\pi d<br /> <br /> ==> B = Ja^2 / 2\pi d[/tex]

p/s: I am not sure that i understand your problem completely :(

Thanks for the help. I think the problem is like this : An infinite conductor plane with a depth of [tex]a[/tex]. The current flows in a direction. I have to calculate the magnetic field inside the lattice (from a depth of [tex]-\frac{a}{2}[/tex] if I consider the origin as being just over the lattice) and outside it.
So I don't think that [tex]\oint d \vec l =2\pi d[/tex]. I'm unsure though.