What is the Magnetic Field Below an Infinite Plane of Uniform Surface Current?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the magnetic field below an infinite plane with a uniform surface current, represented as K=K*j(hat). The magnetic field above the plane is given as B=1/4*mu(nought)*K*i(hat). A formula is proposed to find the magnetic field below the plane, which involves the cross product of the surface current and the unit normal vector. Participants are encouraged to confirm the formula's validity and explore suitable symmetry to derive the necessary calculations. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the discontinuity in the magnetic field across the plane.
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Electromagnetics Problem...Please Help!

Please help!

1) a magnetic field on one side of an infinite plane of uniform surface current K=K*j(hat) is found to be

B= 1/4* mu(nought)*K*i(hat)

What is the magnetic field below the plane (accounting for the discontinuity across the plane)
I think I can use the following formula:

B(above)-B(below)=mu(nought)(K X n(hat))
The X here is a cross product.

Can someone confirm this for me?
 
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The integral of the magnetic field along a closed path is proportional to the current passing through the closed path. See if you can find suitable symmetry to get what you need.
 
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