Students are introduced to Maxwell's equations and the concept of displacement current. Maxwell's equations are usually covered as part of the study of electromagnetism in higher degrees. In this document, we will cover the introductory idea of Maxwell's equation and displacement current.
Maxwell's equations are a set of four fundamental equations that describe the behavior of electric and magnetic fields. These equations were formulated by James Clerk Maxwell in the 19th century and are crucial for understanding electromagnetism.
James Maxwell
Maxwell's equations are as follows:
1. Gauss's Law for Electricity:
Gauss's law for electricity states that the electric flux through a closed surface is proportional to the charge enclosed within that surface. Mathematically, it is expressed as:
2. Gauss's Law for Magnetism:
Gauss's law for magnetism states that the magnetic flux through a closed surface is zero, indicating that magnetic monopoles do not exist. Mathematically, it is given by:
B is the magnetic field.
3. Faraday's Law of Electromagnetic Induction:
Faraday's law states that a changing magnetic field over time creates an electric field. This is the principle behind electromagnetic induction, which is the working mechanism of transformers, inductors, and many types of electrical generators and motors. The equation is:
where symbols have the usual meaning
4. Ampère's Law with Maxwell's Addition:
Ampère's law relates the magnetic field around a closed loop to the electric current passing through the loop. Maxwell added a term to this law to account for the displacement current, making it consistent with the continuity equation. The modified equation is:
where J is the current density and
Displacement current in a capacitor
ID = JDS=S(∂D/∂t)
Where,
S is the area of the capacitor plate.
ID is the displacement current.
JD is the displacement current density.
D is related to electric field E as D = εE
ε is the permittivity of the medium in between the plates.
Maxwell's equations provide a comprehensive framework for understanding the interplay between electric and magnetic fields and how they are influenced by charges and currents in space. The addition of the displacement current term ensures that these equations are consistent and describe electromagnetic phenomena accurately.
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