Magnetization of water surrounding submerged non-magnetic wire

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The discussion focuses on calculating the magnetization M(r) of water surrounding a submerged non-magnetic wire carrying current I. The wire's magnetization is influenced by the water's magnetic susceptibility χm. Key equations utilized include H = (1/μ0)B - M and Jb = ∇ × M, which are essential for determining the bound current density Jb(r) for regions outside the wire (s > R). The approach involves first calculating the magnetic field B using Ampere's law before deriving the magnetization in the water.

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Homework Statement


A long straight wire of circular cross section with radius R carries current I and is immersed
in a large volume of water. The wire is non-magnetic. Calculate the magnetization M(r) in
the water which has a susceptibility χm. What is the bound current density Jb(r) for s > R. Calculate the total current (free plus bound).


Homework Equations


H = \frac{1}{\mu<sub>0</sub>}B - M
\ointB \bullet dl = \mu0Ienc
\ointH \bullet dl = If, enc
M = \chimH
Jb = ∇ × M

The Attempt at a Solution


This is how I am thinking about it... the magnetization in the water arises from the current (and resultant B-field) carried by the wire, so I feel like I should calculate the B-field cause by the wire with Ampere's law but then I am unsure of how to use that to find the magnetization in the water.
 
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Start by finding an expression for H outside the wire as a function of the distance r from the central axis of the wire.
 

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