Capacitance and Other Traits of a Coaxial Cylinder

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The discussion focuses on solving problems related to capacitance and current density in a coaxial cylinder for an electromagnetic theory class. Key equations include J = I/A, J = σE, V = Ed, and C = εA/d. The user struggles primarily with integrating current density and determining the total current in the coaxial structure. The solution emphasizes that current density in steady state is given by J = σE and that the electric field E can be computed using E = -∇V, with surface charges becoming relevant later in the problem.

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  • Understanding of electromagnetic theory concepts
  • Familiarity with the equations of current density and electric field
  • Knowledge of coaxial cylinder geometry
  • Basic calculus for integration
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  • Study the derivation of capacitance for coaxial cylinders
  • Learn about the relationship between electric field and potential difference in electrostatics
  • Explore the concept of surface charge density and its implications
  • Investigate numerical methods for solving electromagnetic problems
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This is for an electromagnetic theory class.

Homework Statement



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Homework Equations



J = I/A, J = σE, V = Ed, C = εA/d

The Attempt at a Solution



I'm having trouble mostly with parts i and ii, as the rest are fairly simple to acquire after figuring out those two. Here's what I have so far:

A = (b-a)L
J = I/((b-a)L)
dE = (I/((b-a)L))d∅ (Here I'm honestly not sure what to integrate with, however my best guess is d∅, so after integrating nothing changes)
E = V/d
I = (Vσ(b-a)L)/((π/2)r)

At this point I'm not sure if that is the total current, or just a segment of current that needs to be integrated. Hence I don't know what to do with r.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Current density in steady state is just J=σE, and you should have no trouble computing E based on the fact that E=-∇V and the form they give you. Note that this part of the problem doesn't depend on ε at all. It's only when you get to surface charges that it will matter.
 

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