Magnetic field induced by a charging infinite plane

In summary, the conversation discusses the calculation of magnetic field between circular capacitor plates using the Ampere-Maxwell law. It is shown that the magnetic field increases linearly with distance from the center of the plates and is parallel to the plates. The conversation then poses the question of what happens when the radius of the plates tends to infinite, and whether the magnetic field induced by an infinite plane would also be infinite. There is also speculation about the possibility of superluminal electromagnetic waves and the direction of field polarity in this scenario.
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It's a routine to calculate the magnetic field between circular capacitor plates by the Ampere-Maxwell law, and it can be shown that the magnetic field increases linearly with the distance from the center of the capacitor plates, with direction parallel to the plates.

But what if the radius of the capacitor plates tends to infinite? Or, put it the other way, what is the magnetic field between two opposite charged infinite planes, assuming the surface charge density increases at a constant rate σ per second?

Or even simpler, as the title asks, what is the magnetic field induced by a charging infinite plane?
 
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That's a very good question, an infinite plane would have an infinite answer by definition. must keep to the limit of C per relativity. Not sure on what the rules are on speculation of faster than C, however superluminal ES waves are due to the magnetic field being parallel to the electric field. This is a phenomenon in lightning, pulsars and some high energy plasma research.

If you're asking what direction the field polarity is in then it's circular per the Ampere-Maxwell law as the conjugate E&M pairing dictates. There is also I believe a hyperbolic curve of intensity from the center to the edge, but with an infinite plane it would approach an asymptote I think.
 

What is a magnetic field induced by a charging infinite plane?

A magnetic field induced by a charging infinite plane is a type of electromagnetic field that is created when a plane surface is charged with electricity. This field can affect the motion of charged particles in its vicinity.

How is the strength of the magnetic field determined?

The strength of the magnetic field induced by a charging infinite plane is determined by the amount of charge on the plane and the distance from the plane. The larger the charge and the closer the distance, the stronger the magnetic field will be.

What direction does the magnetic field point in relation to the plane?

The magnetic field induced by a charging infinite plane will always be perpendicular to the plane. This means that the field lines will be parallel to the surface of the plane.

What are some applications of a magnetic field induced by a charging infinite plane?

One application of this type of magnetic field is in particle accelerators, where the charged particles are guided and controlled by the field. It is also used in generators and motors to convert electrical energy into mechanical energy.

Can a magnetic field induced by a charging infinite plane be shielded or cancelled out?

Yes, a magnetic field induced by a charging infinite plane can be shielded or cancelled out by using materials with high magnetic permeability, such as iron. Additionally, by using the principle of superposition, two fields can be created in opposite directions to cancel each other out.

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