Shielding Wire: Reduce Field at Point 30mm Away

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This discussion focuses on the challenge of reducing the electromagnetic field at a point 30mm away from a 10m long blank copper wire carrying direct current (DC). The participants clarify that while the electric field (E-field) cannot be effectively addressed due to the return conductor being at infinity, the magnetic field (B-field) cannot be influenced by copper as it has no effect on a static B-field. The use of a 1m long copper tube with specific dimensions does not provide a solution for either field type.

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  • Understanding of electromagnetic fields, specifically E-fields and B-fields.
  • Knowledge of direct current (DC) electrical systems.
  • Familiarity with the properties of conductive materials, particularly copper.
  • Basic principles of field theory in electromagnetism.
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Electrical engineers, physicists, and anyone involved in electromagnetic field analysis or shielding techniques will benefit from this discussion.

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Hi,
how can we reduce field at a point(of observation) 30mm from a 10 m long blank copper wire with return path somewhere at infinity carrying DC current by using a 1m long copper tube 1mm wall thickness and 30mm outer diameter?
 
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Which field?

If you are talking about the E field, then the question is not well formulated since the return conductor is at infinity.
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If you are talking about B-field, then you can't. Copper will absolutely no effect on a static B field.
 

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