What does curl E = const. on Ω say about E on ∂Ω?

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The discussion centers on the implications of the equation "curl E = const." within a simply connected domain Ω, specifically regarding boundary conditions on the boundary ∂Ω. The conditions "∇×E = const." and "∇E = 0" impose restrictions on the boundary conditions for the region outside Ω, denoted as ∏. By applying Stokes' theorem, the relationship between the electric field E and the boundary ∂Ω is explored, revealing that while certain integral values can be established, they do not necessarily satisfy the original conditions. The context involves a conductor influenced by a changing magnetic field, raising questions about the formulation of boundary conditions based on Maxwell's equations.

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What does "curl E = const." on Ω say about E on ∂Ω?

Assume I have a simply connected domain Ω and a twice differentiable vector field E for which I know that "∇×E = const." (1) and "∇E = 0" (2) on Ω - I am interested in solving a BC Problem on ∏ = (Ʃ ⊃ Ω)\Ω, the remainder of Ʃ less Ω.

(1) and (2) imply certain restrictions on the BC on ∏. Question:

Which are the restrictions equivalent to (1) and (2)?

By Stokes' theorem, ∫dr·E = ∫dA·const. along the boundary of ∂Ω, but that alone can't possibly be equivalent, can it? I might pick an E which satisfies a certain curve integral value along ∂Ω and which can't satisfy (1) and (2), I assume.

Context: A conductor is forming a loop the hole in which is pierced by a changing magnetic field - how this can be re-formulated into BCs on the conductor's domain? Can it, at all?
 
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Starting with the assumptions 1,2 and Maxwell's equations, I do not see how one could arrive at simple boundary conditions. Probably many different boundary conditions are possible.

On the other hand, for metallic ring in slowly changing magnetic field, the boundary conditions on its surface are known. The electric field E has continuous tangential component, and the normal component has jump proportional to surface charge density. The magnetic field B has continuous normal component, and the tangential component has jump proportional to surface current density. Inside the metallic ring, the current density may be assumed to be proportional to electric field (Ohm's law).
 

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