Magnetic field energy conceptual question

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The discussion revolves around the expressions for magnetic field energy, specifically contrasting two formulations: one involving the magnetic field strength (H) and the other involving current density (J) and vector potential (A). The confusion arises regarding the conditions under which the equation U_m = 1/2∫J·A d^3r is valid, with a suggestion that homogeneity is necessary in addition to linearity. A reference to Jackson's text highlights the assumption of a linear relationship between J and A, which may not be directly supported by the medium's linearity alone. Ultimately, the original poster indicates they have resolved their confusion regarding the topic. The conversation emphasizes the nuanced understanding required for magnetic field energy in linear media.
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Hello, I have some trouble understanding an expression for the magnetic field energy .There are basically two different general expressions: a)\int(\int_0^B\vec{H}.\delta{\vec{B}}) d^3r b)\int(\int_0^A\vec{J}.\delta{\vec{A}}) d^3r. For linear medium a) becomes\frac{1}{2}\int\vec{H}.\vec{B} d^3r,so far so good, the problem arises when many authors say that for linear medium we analogously have U_m=\frac{1}{2}\int\vec{J}.\vec{A}d^3r...(1)
I suspect that for the validity of the last equation to hold we also need homogeneity, linearity alone not being sufficient. For instance "Jackson" says that (1) holds assuming a linear relation between J and A which is correct, the problem is that such a linear relation between J and A does no follow from the linearity of the medium as he(Jackson) inidirectly implies later in his tex in the next paragraph 5.17
So I'm citing Jackson to back up my interpretation. I'd appreciate any comments.
 
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Helo again, I just wanted to tell you that I solved the problem
 
It may be shown from the equations of electromagnetism, by James Clerk Maxwell in the 1860’s, that the speed of light in the vacuum of free space is related to electric permittivity (ϵ) and magnetic permeability (μ) by the equation: c=1/√( μ ϵ ) . This value is a constant for the vacuum of free space and is independent of the motion of the observer. It was this fact, in part, that led Albert Einstein to Special Relativity.
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