Magnetostatics boundary conditions.

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The discussion centers on applying boundary conditions in magnetostatics, specifically for an infinitely long cylinder with a given permanent magnetization, \(\vec{M} = M_{0}r^{2}\hat{\phi}\). The participant calculates the bound current distributions, identifying a surface bound current of 0 and a volume bound current of \(\frac{3M_{0}r}{a^{2}}\hat{k}\). They express confusion regarding the magnetic field along the z-axis, which exhibits a \(\hat{\phi}\) dependence, leading to questions about the validity of their approach. The discussion highlights the importance of using Ampère's law in conjunction with the curl of magnetization to derive the magnetic field accurately.

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  • Understanding of magnetostatics principles
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  • Study the application of Legendre polynomials in solving boundary value problems in magnetostatics
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This discussion is beneficial for physicists, electrical engineers, and students specializing in electromagnetism, particularly those focused on magnetostatics and boundary condition applications.

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I am sometimes just not sure how to go about solving magnetics problems and applying the right boundary conditions. I was hoping for a little advice.

For example in an infinitely long cylinder (along z-axis) with radius a, and a permanent magnetization given by:
\vec{M} = M_{0}r^{2}\hat{\phi}

If I first find the bound current distributions I get that the surface bound current is 0, and the volume bound current is:
\frac{3M_{0}r}{a^{2}}\hat{k}

So I was doing it with legendre polynomials matching boundary conditions.. I thought it would be best to solve first for the magnetic field on the z-axis, so that could be another boundary condition.
However when I try to find it I end up with a magnetic field along the z-axis with a \hat{\phi} dependence only...
This doesn't make sense to me, how could it have a tangential component when it is at the center?

Am I going about this all wrong?
Thanks
 
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Ok so the curl of M is the J(bound), the bound current per area.
So the integral of J*DA would be your current , and then can't you use amperes law to find the B field. Or am I crazy.
 

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