Magnetic field of moving solenoid

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A solenoid aligned along the z-axis carrying a steady current generates a constant magnetic field (B field) inside it. A charged particle with an initial velocity perpendicular to the z-axis experiences cyclotron motion at a constant radius. The discussion raises the question of how the electric and magnetic fields appear from the particle's reference frame, noting that the B field may not change in the lab frame. However, relativity suggests that the relationship between electric and magnetic fields complicates this assumption. Clarification is needed on why the B field remains constant in this scenario despite being frame-dependent in other contexts.
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If a solenoid oriented on the z axis is carrying a steady current, I if will produce a constant B field inside of the solenoid. A charged particle with initial velocity perpendicular to the z axis will undergo cyclotron motion within the solenoid at a constant radius, r. What are the electric and magnetic fields as seen from the particles reference frame.

I think that the B field will remain the same as seen from the lab frame. is this correct? I don't see any reason why the B field would change.
 
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Someone may expect that the relative motion is important because electric and magnetic fields are related through relativity.
Most courses concentrate on how moving electric fields get you magnetism. i.e.
http://physics.weber.edu/schroeder/mrr/MRRtalk.html

... since the B field is frame dependent in the examples on that site, you will need to explain how come it is not in this case or revise your opinion.
 
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