How Long for an Electron's Energy to Decrease Tenfold in a Magnetic Field?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the time interval required for an electron's energy to decrease tenfold in a constant homogeneous magnetic field, denoted as H. The relevant equations include the Lorentz force equation, m*a=(e/c)*(v⊥)*H, and the intensity equation I=dE/dt=-2e4v⊥2H2/(3m2c5). The user seeks guidance on integrating the differential equation derived from d(v⊥2)/dt=-4e4v⊥2H2/(3m3c5) to find the time interval. The proposed method involves integrating d(v⊥2) from v2 to v2/10 and dt from 0 to t, which is a valid approach to solve the problem.

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Homework Statement


Electron e, mass m, moves in constant homogeneous magnetic field H. Find time interval for electron's energy to decrease 10 times due to emission.

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I know for sure from the class that m*a=(e/c)*(v⊥)*H (Lorentz force); intensity -I=dE/dt=-2e4v⊥2H2/(3m2c5)
dE/dt=(m/2)*d(v⊥2)/dt;
here we have d(v⊥2)/dt=-4e4v⊥2H2/(3m3c5)

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The problem is in the next step. What should I do further? I have a differential equation. May I take an integral over d(v⊥2) from v2 to v2/10 and on the other side of equation take an integral over dt from 0 to t?[/sup]
 
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After rearranging, you can do that.
 
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