Magnetic Field of Rotating Cylinder w/ Linear Polarization

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The problem involves a long dielectric cylinder with a linearly varying electrostatic polarization that is rotating around its axis. The task is to determine the magnetic field along the axis of the cylinder, given the relationship between polarization and distance from the axis.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the need to calculate bound surface and volume charges, and subsequently derive the bound surface and volume currents based on these charges and the angular velocity. There is an emphasis on finding the magnetic vector potential and its relation to the magnetic field.

Discussion Status

Some participants have provided initial calculations for the bound charges and are seeking guidance on the next steps, particularly in calculating the current densities. There is an ongoing exploration of the relationships between the variables involved.

Contextual Notes

Participants note challenges with the mathematical setup and express uncertainty about the equations relating polarization to bound charges. There is also a mention of referencing specific examples from a textbook for further clarification.

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Homework Statement



Long dielectric cylinder of radius R carries a built-in electrostatic polarization P
that is linearly proportional to the distance to the axis, P=[tex]\alpha[/tex]r, P is directed along
the radius-vector r. Cylinder is being rotated around the axis with angular velocity
[tex]\omega[/tex]. Find the magnetic field B on axis.

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The Attempt at a Solution



Conceptually I think I understand the problem, I'm just having a hard time (as usual) setting up the math.

Basically, I should be able to solve for the bound surface and volume charge, then find the bound surface and volume current from those bound charges and the angular velocity. After that I think I should able to find the magnetic vector potential (A) and finally B since it is equal to the curl of A.

I've been referencing Example 5.11 and problem 5.13 and from Griffiths but as I've implied, I have a really hard time assembling the actual math.

Thanks for any help/guidance you can give.
 
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thatmaceguy said:
Basically, I should be able to solve for the bound surface and volume charge, then find the bound surface and volume current from those bound charges and the angular velocity. After that I think I should able to find the magnetic vector potential (A) and finally B since it is equal to the curl of A.

That sound like as good a plan as any...start with the bound surface and volume charges. What are the equations relating them to the polarization? Calculate them from those equations (show your steps if you get stuck!).
 


Hmm, yeah I meant to include that I had already done that in the original post. My apologies.

Here's what I have for that.

Surface Bound Charge = [tex]\alpha[/tex]R (Alpha x R)

Volume Bound Charge = -2[tex]\alpha[/tex] (-2 x Alpha)

(sorry, not terribly familiar with latex)

I am not certain though how to move forward from here.
 


thatmaceguy said:
Hmm, yeah I meant to include that I had already done that in the original post. My apologies.

Here's what I have for that.

Surface Bound Charge = [tex]\alpha[/tex]R (Alpha x R)

Volume Bound Charge = -2[tex]\alpha[/tex] (-2 x Alpha)

Good.

I am not certain though how to move forward from here.

Now you want to calulate the volume and surface current densities... [itex]\textbf{J}_b=\rho_b\textbf{v}(\textbf{r})[/itex] and [itex]\textbf{K}_b=\sigma_b\textbf{v}(\textbf{r})[/itex]...so, what is the velocity of any given point in the cylinder if it is rotating with angular speed [itex]\omega[/itex]?
 

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