Can the equations for two retarded potentials satisfy the Lorenz condition?

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The discussion centers on whether the equations for two retarded potentials can satisfy the Lorenz condition, specifically the divergence equation A + 1/c^2 dϕ/dt = 0. Participants express difficulty in proving this condition, noting that deriving it from the integrals is complex due to challenges in differentiating the retarded time. The conversation also touches on the potential use of tensors and differential forms to approach the problem. It is emphasized that the Lorenz condition is integral to the derivation of the retarded potentials, suggesting that they must inherently satisfy it. Overall, the discussion highlights the complexities involved in proving the relationship between these equations and the Lorenz condition.
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I wonder these equations can satisfy the Lorenz condition??

I mean.. how above equations can satisfy the divergence A + 1/c^2 dϕ/dt =0.
 

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I think the direct equation you want is div(curl(V))=0; for instance, https://math.stackexchange.com/ques...nation-for-operatornamediv-operatornamecurl-f
Now reasoning backward's from div(V)= 0 to integration and proving the conditions for V=curl(R) escapes me right now. Although I think that moving to Tensors and/or differential forms, might work. I also think that this is equivalent to conditions on ρ(x,t), J(x,t); i.e a space-time current/flow flow. If nobody else answers I will look it up.
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The Lorenz condition is used in the derivation of the two retarded potentials so they must satisfy it.
Proving that it does, starting with those integrals, is tricky because it is difficult to differentiate the retarded time.
 
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