Magnetic Vector Potential Drawing

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The discussion centers on the challenge of finding visual representations of the magnetic vector potential around a current-carrying wire. Users suggest that the difficulty lies in the choice of search terms. Specifically, using "magnetic vector potential wire" in Google Images yields relevant results, including useful plots from sources like montalk.net. This highlights the importance of precise terminology in online searches for scientific concepts.

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Why is it that I can't find a drawing on the internet of what the magnetic vector potential looks like around a current carrying wire?
 
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Because you haven't used the right search terms?

Google Images with "magnetic vector potential wire" gave me for example http://montalk.net/notes/transverse-waves which has some pretty nice plots.
 

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