Convert cylindrical coordinates to Cartesian

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The discussion revolves around converting cylindrical coordinates to Cartesian coordinates, specifically in the context of a parameter called "geometrical buckling" for neutrons. Participants explore the implications of having only radial and axial components in the cylindrical coordinate system.

Discussion Character

  • Technical explanation
  • Mathematical reasoning
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses difficulty in converting a vector B(r, phi, z) to B(x, y, z) given that they only have Br and Bz, and notes that the angular coordinate is set to zero.
  • Another participant suggests that the absence of B_phi indicates a treatment of a ring around the z-axis, questioning the implications of equal possibilities for the angle phi.
  • Multiple participants reference external resources for the conversion between cylindrical and Cartesian coordinates, emphasizing the simplicity of the case when phi equals zero.
  • There is a discussion about the influence of the choice of z in cylindrical coordinates on Cartesian coordinates, particularly when phi is zero.
  • One participant proposes that if B_phi is zero, they can express B(Br, 0, Bz) as B(Bx, 0, Bz), indicating a focus on neutron leakage in the x and z axes.
  • Another participant seeks clarification on the transformation between the components of the two coordinate systems, providing equations relating Br, B_phi, Bz to Bx, By, Bz.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants present various viewpoints on the conversion process and implications of the parameters involved. There is no clear consensus, as different interpretations and approaches are discussed.

Contextual Notes

Some assumptions regarding the dependence of buckling on angle and the implications of setting B_phi to zero remain unresolved. The discussion also reflects uncertainty about the influence of the choice of z in the transformation.

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TL;DR - is it possible to convert from cylindrical to cartesian if I have no angular coordinate?
Good day!

I am currently struggling with a very trivial question. During my studies, I operated with a parameter called "geometrical buckling" for neutrons and determined it in cylindrical coordinates. But thing is that we usually do not consider buckling's dependence on angle so its angular coordinate is zero. How can I convert my vector B(r, phi, z) to B(x,y,z)? I have only Br and Bz.
 
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Ungiven ##B_\phi## seems to me that you are treating a ring around z axis. For an example we may have equal possibility of angle ##\phi## where the buckling would take place. Does it make sense ?
 
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https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cylindrical_coordinate_system

Has the conversion between cylindrical and Cartesian coordinates.

In the case of ##\phi=0## this is even easier. How does your choice of z in cylindrical coordinates influence the Cartesian coordinates, and what does ##\phi=0## say about the Cartesian coordinates?
 
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Office_Shredder said:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cylindrical_coordinate_system

Has the conversion between cylindrical and Cartesian coordinates.

In the case of ##\phi=0## this is even easier. How does your choice of z in cylindrical coordinates influence the Cartesian coordinates, and what does ##\phi=0## say about the Cartesian coordinates?
I know about jacobians. If my B_phi is 0, then I can just put my B(Br,0,Bz) as B(Bx,0,Bz)?
I will only have neutron leakage in x-axis and in z axis. That's preem!
 
nuclearsneke said:
That's preem!
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Are you a bicycle racer? :smile:
Nope, I am but a merely fan of cyberpunk2077 and its slang :)
 
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nuclearsneke said:
If my B_phi is 0, then I can just put my B(Br,0,Bz) as B(Bx,0,Bz)?
Let me check my understanding that you would like to understand the coordinates transformation between ##B_x(x,y,z), B_y(x,y,z), B_z(x,y,z)## and ##B_r(r,\phi,z),B_\phi(r,\phi,z), B_z(r,\phi,z)## ?
Then if ##B_\phi(r,\phi,z)=0##
B_r^2=B_x^2+B_y^2
B_x=B_r \cos \phi
B_y=B_r \sin \phi
B_z(r,\phi,z)=B_z(x,y,z)
 
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