Laplace's equation in two dimensions_clyindrical coordinates

In summary, the problem involves an infinitely long conducting cylindrical shell with a surface charge density given by \sigma=\sigma_{1}sin(2\Phi)+\sigma_{2}cos(\Phi). The four boundary conditions for this problem are: continuity of potential, Gauss's law, no current through the cylinder's surface, and Laplace's equation. By using these boundary conditions and identifying the coefficients of sin(n\Phi) and cos(n\Phi), the potential inside and outside the cylindrical shell can be determined using the general solution of Laplace's equation. Inside the cylinder, the potential is given by V(r,\Phi)=\sum^{n=1}_{\infty}[A_{n}cos(n\Phi)+B
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Homework Statement


an infinitely long thin conducting cylindrical shell(radius R) of surface charge density

[tex]\sigma[/tex]=[tex]\sigma_{1}[/tex]sin(2[tex]\Phi[/tex])+[tex]\sigma_{2}[/tex]cos([tex]\Phi[/tex]).
what are the four boundary conditions for this problem?
using the four boundary conditions and the identification of the coefficients of sin(n[tex]\Phi[/tex])and cos(n[tex]\Phi[/tex])find the expression of the potential inside and outside the cylindrical shell.

Homework Equations


the general solution of laplace's equation in this case can be written:
V(r,[tex]\Phi[/tex])=[tex]\sum^{n=1}_{\infty}[/tex][[tex]A_{n}[/tex]cos(n[tex]\Phi[/tex])+
[tex]B_{n}[/tex]sin(n[tex]\Phi[/tex]))r[tex]^{n}[/tex]+(C[tex]_{}n[/tex]cos(n[tex]\Phi[/tex])+D[tex]_{}n[/tex]sin(n[tex]\Phi[/tex])r[tex]^{-n}[/tex]]+A[tex]_{}0[/tex]ln(r)+C[tex]_{}0[/tex].
take C[tex]_{0}[/tex]=0 inside the cylinder

The Attempt at a Solution

 
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for r=RV(R,\Phi)=\sum^{n=1}_{\infty}[A_{n}cos(n\Phi)+ B_{n}sin(n\Phi))R^{n}+(C_{}ncos(n\Phi)+D_{}nsin(n\Phi)R^{-n}]+A_{}0ln(R)the four boundary conditions are: 1. V(R,\Phi)=0 (continuity of potential)2. \frac{\partial V}{\partial r}(R,\Phi)=\frac{1}{2\pi}\int_{0}^{2\pi} \sigma(r,\Phi)d\Phi (Gauss's law)3. \frac{\partial V}{\partial \Phi}(R,\Phi)=0 (no current through the cylinders surface)4. \frac{\partial^2 V}{\partial r^2}(R,\Phi)=0(Laplace's equation)using these boundary conditions, the coefficients of sin(n\Phi) and cos(n\Phi) can be identified and the potential inside and outside the cylindrical shell can be found.inside the cylinderV(r,\Phi)=\sum^{n=1}_{\infty}[A_{n}cos(n\Phi)+B_{n}sin(n\Phi))r^{n}+(C_{}ncos(n\Phi)+D_{}nsin(n\Phi)r^{-n}]+A_{}0ln(r)outside the cylinderV(r,\Phi)=\sum^{n=1}_{\infty}[A_{n}cos(n\Phi)+B_{n}sin(n\Phi))r^{-n}+(C_{}ncos(n\Phi)+D_{}nsin(n\Phi)r^{n}]+A_{}0ln(r)
 

1. What is Laplace's equation in two dimensions_cylindrical coordinates?

Laplace's equation in two dimensions_cylindrical coordinates is a partial differential equation that describes the behavior of a scalar field in cylindrical coordinates. It is written as Δu = 0, where Δ represents the Laplace operator and u is the scalar field.

2. What are cylindrical coordinates?

Cylindrical coordinates are a type of coordinate system that is commonly used in mathematics and physics to describe the position of a point in three-dimensional space. They consist of a radial distance from the origin, an azimuthal angle, and a height from a reference plane.

3. How is Laplace's equation solved in cylindrical coordinates?

To solve Laplace's equation in cylindrical coordinates, the method of separation of variables is commonly used. This involves assuming a solution of the form u(r, θ, z) = R(r)Θ(θ)Z(z) and then solving three separate ordinary differential equations to find the functions R, Θ, and Z.

4. What are the applications of Laplace's equation in two dimensions_cylindrical coordinates?

Laplace's equation in two dimensions_cylindrical coordinates has many applications in physics and engineering. It can be used to model the electric potential in a cylindrical capacitor, the temperature distribution in a cylindrical object, and the flow of fluids in a cylindrical pipe, among others.

5. What are the boundary conditions for Laplace's equation in two dimensions_cylindrical coordinates?

The boundary conditions for Laplace's equation in two dimensions_cylindrical coordinates depend on the specific problem being solved. However, they typically involve specifying the value of the scalar field at the boundaries of the region, as well as any necessary symmetry conditions.

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