Why boundary condition in steady electric current?

AI Thread Summary
The discussion revolves around the behavior of current density at the boundary between two conductors with different conductivities in a steady electric field. It highlights that while the electric field direction remains constant, the current density can change due to varying material properties. The relationship between current density and electric field strength is emphasized, noting that current density is influenced by conductivity as well. The analogy to parallel resistors is used to explain how current distribution is affected by the conductivities of the materials. Understanding these principles is crucial for analyzing electric current in different conductive materials.
mai fouad
Messages
4
Reaction score
0
when we electric field between two conductors in certain direction the current density should pass in its direction why current density direction change at boundary although the direction of electric field is the same for both conductors

1.png
 
Engineering news on Phys.org
The current density does depend on the electric field strength, but it does not depend only on the electric field strength.

The diagram shows two materials with different conductivities in parallel - if they have the same cross-section, the currents will depend on their conductivities right? That's just the parallel resistors rule.
 
Thread 'Weird near-field phenomenon I get in my EM simulation'
I recently made a basic simulation of wire antennas and I am not sure if the near field in my simulation is modeled correctly. One of the things that worry me is the fact that sometimes I see in my simulation "movements" in the near field that seems to be faster than the speed of wave propagation I defined (the speed of light in the simulation). Specifically I see "nodes" of low amplitude in the E field that are quickly "emitted" from the antenna and then slow down as they approach the far...
Hello dear reader, a brief introduction: Some 4 years ago someone started developing health related issues, apparently due to exposure to RF & ELF related frequencies and/or fields (Magnetic). This is currently becoming known as EHS. (Electromagnetic hypersensitivity is a claimed sensitivity to electromagnetic fields, to which adverse symptoms are attributed.) She experiences a deep burning sensation throughout her entire body, leaving her in pain and exhausted after a pulse has occurred...
Back
Top