Doubt regarding derivation of bound charges in dielectric

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The discussion centers on the derivation of bound charges in dielectrics as presented in Griffiths, specifically using the formula for dipoles. The potential V(r) is expressed through an integral involving polarization P and the distance between points r and r'. There is a query regarding the representation of the gradient operator ∇' in the context of the formula, questioning whether it should be expressed as (1/X^2) in the direction of the unit vector. The suggestion is made to clarify the derivation by employing Cartesian coordinates for better understanding. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the need for precision in the mathematical representation of the derivation process.
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In Griffiths, for deriving the bound charges for a given polarization P , the formula used is the general formula for dipoles .i.e ( equation 4.9)
{Here the potential at r is calculated due to the dipole at r' )

V(r) = ∫\frac{x.P(r')}{X^2}d\tau'

Here X = r - r' , and x = unit vector in the direction of X

Then it is written that \frac{x}{X^2} = \nabla'(1/X).

since X = (r-r') , and ∇' = (∂/∂r')\widehat{r'} ...

Shouldn't ∇'(1/X) be (1/X^2)\widehat{r'} ?
 
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It might be best to work it out in Cartesian coordinates where all coordinates are written explicitly. See if you can fill in the details of the derivation outlined in the figure.
 

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Thanks , I can see that in Cartesian coordinates .
 
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