Undergrad Configuring Laws of Motion: Static/Dynamic

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The discussion focuses on deriving Maxwell's equations from the provided equations under both static and dynamic configurations. For the static case, the equations simplify to relate the scalar potential Φ and charge density ρ, while the dynamic case introduces vector potential A and current density J. The presence of the term 2βAμ complicates the connection between the configurations, making it challenging to derive the equations directly. Participants are seeking assistance in resolving these complexities to achieve a coherent derivation of Maxwell's equations. Overall, the thread emphasizes the mathematical intricacies involved in transitioning between static and dynamic scenarios in the context of electromagnetic theory.
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Is it possible to derive equations for electric field E and magnetic B from the following equation?
$$\Box A_\alpha +\mu^2 A_\alpha = 2\beta A_\mu \partial_\alpha A^\mu + \frac {4\pi}{c} J_\alpha$$

where ##A=(\Phi, \vec A)## and ##J=(\rho, \vec J)##

using a static configuration first where ##α=0##
and then a dynamic one where ##α=i##

knowing that ##E= - \nabla^2 \Phi - \frac {\partial A}{dt}## and ##B= \nabla \times A## and ##-\nabla^2 A + \nabla (\nabla A) = \nabla \times (\nabla \times A)##

I personally tried but because of the ##2\beta A_\mu## term i cannot connect these

My attempts so far:
For static configuration $$- \frac {\partial \Phi}{c^2 \partial t^2} + \nabla^2 \Phi +\mu^2 \Phi = 2\beta A_\mu \frac {\partial A^\mu}{\partial t} + \frac {4\pi}{c} \rho$$
For dynamic configuration $$- \frac {\partial \vec A}{c^2 \partial t^2} + \nabla^2 \vec A +\mu^2 \vec A = 2\beta A_\mu \nabla \vec A + \frac {4\pi}{c} \vec J$$
 
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[CORRECTION] ##E=-\nabla \Phi- \frac {\partial A}{\partial t}##
For static configuration $$\nabla^2 \Phi +\mu^2 \Phi = + \frac {4\pi}{c} \rho$$
since in static configuration ##\frac {\partial}{\partial t}=0##

can someone help me derive Maxwell's equations for these equations if it's possible?
 
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