Magnetic field far from the origin

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The discussion centers on the magnetic field generated by a current along the ZZ axis and its expression in spherical coordinates using the magnetic vector potential. Participants highlight the relationship between the magnetic field of a straight wire and the curl of the vector potential, noting the equation B = ∇ x A. One contributor points out that at large distances, the magnetic field resembles that of radiated electromagnetic waves, which decrease inversely with distance and exhibit a maximum at 90 degrees to the conductor. The conversation emphasizes the need for clarity in relating these concepts to solve the problem effectively. Understanding these principles is crucial for applying them in antenna theory.
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Homework Statement


An important result in the theory of antennas, is that if a current passes through the ZZ axis, the magnetic field far from the origin can be expressed in spherical coordinates, using only one componente of the magnetic vector potential.
Prove that:
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Homework Equations


The magnectic field for a straight wire is mu0*I/(2*pi*r), and B=∇xA.

The Attempt at a Solution


This was in my exam last week, and i have no idea how to solve it... I've tried stating with the magnetic field of a straight wire, but i don't know how to relate that with the curl of A. Can you guys please help me out?
 
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OhNoYaDidn't said:

Homework Statement


An important result in the theory of antennas, is that if a current passes through the ZZ axis, the magnetic field far from the origin can be expressed in spherical coordinates, using only one componente of the magnetic vector potential.
Prove that:
Code_Cogs_Eqn_2.gif


Homework Equations


The magnectic field for a straight wire is mu0*I/(2*pi*r), and B=∇xA.

The Attempt at a Solution


This was in my exam last week, and i have no idea how to solve it... I've tried stating with the magnetic field of a straight wire, but i don't know how to relate that with the curl of A. Can you guys please help me out?
OhNoYaDidn't said:

Homework Statement


An important result in the theory of antennas, is that if a current passes through the ZZ axis, the magnetic field far from the origin can be expressed in spherical coordinates, using only one componente of the magnetic vector potential.
Prove that:
Code_Cogs_Eqn_2.gif


Homework Equations


The magnectic field for a straight wire is mu0*I/(2*pi*r), and B=∇xA.

The Attempt at a Solution


This was in my exam last week, and i have no idea how to solve it... I've tried stating with the magnetic field of a straight wire, but i don't know how to relate that with the curl of A. Can you guys please help me out?
Well I think at a great distance, we are talking about the magnetic field of the radiated EM wave. These fields, when radiated from a short conductor, will fall off inversely with distance, have a maximum at 90 degrees to the conductor and a radiation pattern which falls off with the cosine of this angle. Maybe this description will help?
 
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