Lorentz Force- Diff Eqn Solution

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The discussion revolves around solving the Lorentz Force Equation to find the position vector ##\vec{r}(t)## under the influence of constant electric ##\vec{E}## and magnetic ##\vec{B}## fields, starting from an initial velocity and position of zero. Participants are exploring the formulation of the problem as a differential equation and the implications of the Lorentz force on motion.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss rewriting the Lorentz force in differential equation form and express uncertainty about proceeding with vector differential equations. Some suggest focusing on first-order equations for velocity instead of second-order equations for position.
  • There is a suggestion to express the equations in terms of a basis formed by the electric and magnetic fields, with questions about the necessity and implications of such a transformation.
  • Concerns are raised about the complexity of writing equations in components and whether it is necessary to do so.
  • Participants explore the idea of orthogonality between the electric and magnetic fields and how it simplifies the equations.

Discussion Status

The discussion is active, with various approaches being considered. Some participants have provided guidance on focusing on first-order equations and using a basis defined by the fields. There is an ongoing exploration of the implications of different formulations and the potential for simplification.

Contextual Notes

Participants express that they have not covered vector differential equations in their coursework, which adds to their uncertainty in proceeding with the problem. There is a recognition that the electric and magnetic fields can take on various forms, complicating the analysis.

  • #31
Arman777 said:
But one of them is ##v_e## and the other one is ##v_×##

Yes, I know that. So, write ##v_e = c_e e^{rt}, v_b = c_b e^{rt}## and ##v_x = c_x e^{rt}## for some constants ##c_e,c_b,c_x##.
 
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  • #32
I suggest differentiating the expression for ##\dot{v}_e## and inserting the expression for ##\dot{v}_\times## into the result. This should give you a second order ODE that you might recognize...

Once you have solved that the rest is just simple integration and insertion.
 
  • #33
Ray Vickson said:
Yes, I know that. So, write ##v_e = c_e e^{rt}, v_b = c_b e^{rt}## and ##v_x = c_x e^{rt}## for some constants ##c_e,c_b,c_x##.
Well let me look again
 
  • #34
so I find ##v_e=c_1sin(\sqrt{\frac {qα} {m^2}t})+c_2cos(\sqrt{\frac {qα} {m^2}t})##

for ##v_x=c_1sin({\frac {q\sqrt{α}} {m}t})+c_2cos({\frac {q\sqrt{α}} {m}t})##

but for ##v_x## I guess I didnt add the non-homogeneous part which is only ##q^2##.

for ##v_b=\frac {qβ}{m}∫v_xdt##
 
  • #35
Arman777 said:
so I find ##v_e=c_1sin(\sqrt{\frac {qα} {m^2}t})+c_2cos(\sqrt{\frac {qα} {m^2}t})##

for ##v_x=c_1sin({\frac {q\sqrt{α}} {m}t})+c_2cos({\frac {q\sqrt{α}} {m}t})##

but for ##v_x## I guess I didnt add the non-homogeneous part which is only ##q^2##.

for ##v_b=\frac {qβ}{m}∫v_xdt##

One way to do it is to write ##v_e(t) = w_e(t) + a_e + c_e t,##, ##v_b(t) = w_b(t) + a_b + c_b t,## and ##v_x(t) = w_x(t) + a_x + c_x t, ## where the a's and c's are constants. When you put those forms into the 3 DEs, you will get DEs for the w(t)s that have some constants in them. By choosing the a's and c's appropriately, you can eliminate all the constants and be left with the homogeneous system
$$
\begin{array}{rcr}
m \dot{w_e} &=& -q \alpha w_x \\
m \dot{w_b} &=& q \beta w_x \\
m \dot{w_x} &=& q w_e
\end{array}
$$
in ##w_e, w_b, w_x##. The initial conditions on the ##v(t)##s translate into initial conditions on the ##w(t)##s, which then fixes the solution uniquely.
 
  • #36
Ray Vickson said:
One way to do it is to write ##v_e(t) = w_e(t) + a_e + c_e t,##, ##v_b(t) = w_b(t) + a_b + c_b t,## and ##v_x(t) = w_x(t) + a_x + c_x t, ## where the a's and c's are constants. When you put those forms into the 3 DEs, you will get DEs for the w(t)s that have some constants in them. By choosing the a's and c's appropriately, you can eliminate all the constants and be left with the homogeneous system
$$
\begin{array}{rcr}
m \dot{w_e} &=& -q \alpha w_x \\
m \dot{w_b} &=& q \beta w_x \\
m \dot{w_x} &=& q w_e
\end{array}
$$
in ##w_e, w_b, w_x##. The initial conditions on the ##v(t)##s translate into initial conditions on the ##w(t)##s, which then fixes the solution uniquely.
I see your point I guess but it comes the same way as I did right i mean. Your equations solutions and my solutions has to be same(if they are correct)
 

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