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/c²) dϕ/dt = 0. Ray asserts that the Lorenz condition is essential in deriving the two retarded potentials, indicating that they must satisfy this condition. The challenge lies in proving this relationship, particularly due to the complexities involved in differentiating the retarded time. The conversation suggests that exploring tensors and differential forms may provide further insights into this problem.

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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.
Old with memory even poorer than when I was younger :)
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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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