Stationary Monopole exist at the Origin

In summary, the conversation discussed the concept of a stationary monopole at the origin and how it would behave according to Maxwell's equations. It was noted that there is currently no evidence for the existence of magnetic monopoles.
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A stationary Monopole exist at the Origin.

1)##\vec{B} = \frac{g \hat r}{4 \pi r^2}##
2)##\vec{E} = \frac{e \hat r}{4 \pi \epsilon_0 r^2}##

3)## - \nabla \times \vec{E} = \frac{\partial \vec B}{c \partial t} + \frac{4 \pi}{c} \vec{J_m}##
4)##\nabla \times \vec{B} = \frac{\partial \vec E}{c \partial t} + \frac{4 \pi}{c} \vec{J_e}##

##- \nabla \times \vec{E} = 0##
##\frac{\partial B}{c \partial t} = 0##
therefore
##J_m = 0##

Similarly
##J_e = 0##

Is this correct?
 
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There is no evidence for magnetic monopoles, so any discussion about how they would behave is speculation
 
  • #3
Well, it's nevertheless interesting. Of course, in the static case you have ##\vec{J}_e=\vec{J}_m=0##.
 
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My first-year intro physics textbook (Halliday & Resnick, Fundamentals of Physics, 2nd ed., early 1970s) noted briefly that Maxwell's equations could be made symmetric between E and B by introducing magnetic monopoles, in the form shown in post #1 (as well as in Wikipedia). It then quickly noted, of course, that no magnetic monopoles have ever been observed. And this is probably not the only way one could set up electromagnetism with monopoles, simply the most "obvious" way.
 
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1. What is a stationary monopole at the origin?

A stationary monopole at the origin refers to a hypothetical magnetic field with a single magnetic pole that is fixed at a specific point, known as the origin. It is a theoretical concept in physics that has not yet been observed in nature.

2. Can stationary monopoles exist?

Although theoretical models suggest that stationary monopoles could exist, they have not been observed in experiments or in nature. The current understanding of physics does not support the existence of stationary monopoles.

3. How would stationary monopoles affect our daily lives?

If stationary monopoles were to exist, they would have a significant impact on the laws of electromagnetism and could potentially revolutionize various technologies such as motors, generators, and magnetic storage devices. However, since they have not been observed, their impact on our daily lives is purely hypothetical.

4. Why is the existence of stationary monopoles important?

The concept of stationary monopoles is important because it could help to unify the fundamental forces of nature, specifically electromagnetism and gravity. It is also a key area of study in theoretical physics and has implications for our understanding of the universe.

5. How are scientists searching for stationary monopoles?

Scientists are conducting experiments and using theoretical models to search for stationary monopoles. Some experiments involve high-energy particle colliders, while others are searching for remnants of monopoles in cosmic radiation. However, to date, there has been no conclusive evidence of their existence.

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