Components of The Electromagnetic Field Strength Tensor

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The discussion focuses on the derivation and understanding of the radial component of the magnetic field, represented by the equation B_r = g_{11} ε^{01μν} F_{μν}. Participants explore the origins of this equation and its connection to Gauss's flux theorem for magnetic fields, particularly in the context of black holes and magnetic charges. The conversation highlights the relationship between the magnetic field and the electromagnetic field strength tensor, emphasizing the role of magnetic monopoles. Confusion arises regarding the calculation of B_r from the Hodge-dual of the Field Tensor, but clarity is eventually achieved. The thread underscores the complexities of electromagnetic field components and their mathematical representations.
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Source: http://gmammado.mysite.syr.edu/notes/RN_Metric.pdf

Section 2
Page: 2
Eq. (15)

The radial component of the magnetic field is given by
B_r = g_{11} ε^{01μν} F_{μν}
Where does this equation come from?

Section 4
Page 3

Similar to the electric charges, the Gauss's flux theorem for the magnetic field gives
const = P/√4π
where P is the total magnetic charge of black hole.

Why does the magnetic charge exist here?
 
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1. You can think of it this way: The magnetic field is part of the space-space submatrix of the Field Tensor.
(The electric field is part of the time-space submatrix of the Field Tensor, as in Eq.12.)
Alternatively, one could say that the magnetic field is part of the time-space submatrix of the Hodge-dual of the Field Tensor.
(From poking around... check out
http://gmammado.mysite.syr.edu/notes/Electromagnetic_Field_Strength_Tensor.pdf )

2. The abstract says that magnetic monopoles are assumed.
 
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Thank you!
 
Ok now I get confused. So, I am trying to find the radial component of the magnetic field from the Hodge-dual of the Field Tensor, but then end up like this

*F_{\mu\nu}=\frac{1}{2} \epsilon_{\mu\nu\lambda\rho}F^{\lambda\rho}=<br /> \begin{bmatrix}<br /> 0 B_x B_y B_z \\ <br /> -B_x 0 -E_z E_y \\<br /> -B_y E_z 0 -E_x \\<br /> -B_z -E_y E_x 0 <br /> \end{bmatrix}
*F_{01}=B_r=\frac{1}{2} \epsilon_{01\lambda\rho}F^{\lambda\rho}=\frac{1}{2} g_{11}\epsilon^{01\lambda\rho}F_{\lambda\rho}g_{00}
which is different from Eq. (15)
B_r=g_{11}\epsilon^{01\mu\nu}F_{\mu\nu}
What did I do wrong?
 
Never mind, just found the answer
 
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Hi Darida, How did you find the answer?
 
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