You are on page 1of 5

Jonathan C.

Briones MS Physics 11381728 FINAL EXAMINATION

Classical Electrodynamics II Dr. Reuben Quiroga

1. A dielectric sphere of dielectric constant and radius a is located at the origin. There is a uniform applied electric field Eo in the x direction. The sphere rotates with an angular velocity about the z axis. Show that there is a magnetic field H = - M, where

Where r>, is the larger of r and a. The motion is nonrelativistic. Ans. Jacksons equation 4.57 gives the polarization to be P =( the volume charge density is density is

with

P = 0. From equation 5.99, the effective magnetic surface charge ) =


(in spherical coordinates)
Note

= From equation 5.100, the potential is

( | |

( |

) |

According to Jackson, in uniform magnetization throughout the volume V, the first term vanishes, only the surface integral contributes. Using
| |

(expansion in spherical harmonics)

[
* ( ) (

]
)+

With l= 2
Note

Recall

( )

Jonathan C. Briones MS Physics 11381728 FINAL EXAMINATION

Classical Electrodynamics II Dr. Reuben Quiroga

2.

Suppose [ ]

with

. (This is the simplest possible spherical wave.)

a) Show that E obeys all four of Maxellls equations, in vacuum, and find the associated magnetic field. b) Calculate the Poynting vector. Average S over a full cycle to get the intensity vector I. (Does. It point in the expected direction? Does it fall off like , as it should? c) Integrate over a spherical surface to determine the total power radiated.
Ans. a.

According to Griffiths (Chap. 9.2), in vacuum Maxwells equation reads:


eq. 9.40

For Gauss Law: *electric field has only an For Faradays law:

+)

component and has no dependence, so the divergence equals zero

Note:

where u =kr - t

cos u = - k sin u and = and

sin u = k cos u; =2 (identity)

Also


Note:

dt

*integrate

and

For divergence of B ( )

Note:

cos u = - k sin u and

sin u = k cos u;

= and = 2

0 (

0 )

Recall:

For amperes law

cos u = - k sin u and

sin u = k cos u;

Jonathan C. Briones MS Physics 11381728 FINAL EXAMINATION


[ { { [ [ ] ] ] [ [

Classical Electrodynamics II Dr. Reuben Quiroga

]} ]}

( (
Since ( ( ) )

) )

(
b. Poynting vector

( ) (
, * (

)[
(

(
)

)
+

) -

* *( )

)+ ( )+ -

Averaging using <sin u cos u> = 0 and <sin u> = <cos u> = , intensity is

note: k/ = 1/c

*points radially outward and falls o like 1/r2 c.

( )

3. A plane polarized electromagnetic wave is incident normally on a flat uniform sheet of an excellent conductor ( >>0) having a thickness D. Assuming that in space and in the conducting sheet /0 = /0 = 1, discuss the reflection and transmission of the incident wave. 1 2 3 a. = = 1 k k ' At z < 0 0 At 0 < z < d At z>d k (in vacuum); k (in conductor) t k

Jonathan C. Briones MS Physics 11381728 FINAL EXAMINATION


Classical Electrodynamics II Dr. Reuben Quiroga

Corresponding magnetic fields

at z <0 At 0 < z < d At z > d

Where Note: | |

Continuity of B, E at z = 0 (1) (2) Where From equations 3 and 4

and z = d (3) (4)

together with equations 1 and 2 [ [ Therefore ] ] [ ]

Since ( Also )

Note: | |

( thus

( b. For d=0,

Similar to a case where there is only one medium and only transmission occurs (no reflection nor refraction)

Jonathan C. Briones MS Physics 11381728 FINAL EXAMINATION

Classical Electrodynamics II Dr. Reuben Quiroga

For d , (1-i) ,

zero transmission

c. The transmission coefficient (T) is | | | | | | | | | | | | | |

4. Light from an aquarium goes from water (n = 4/3)) through a plane of glass (n = 3/2) into air ( n = 1). Assuming it is a monochromatic plane wave and that it strikes the glass at normal incidence, find the minimum and maximum transmission coefficients. You can see the fish clearly; how well can it see you? Ans. From Griffiths equation 9.199, the transmission coefficient for normal incidence is: * With n1=4/3 n2=3/2 and n3=1 * (

)+

)+

( )

)+ ( )

ranges from 0 to 1. Letting the term zero gives the maximum transmission coefficient.

Letting the sine term equals to 1 gives the minimum transmission coefficient.

Transmission is about 95% (min/max). Equation 9.199 is invariant. The fish will see you as clear as you see the fish.

You might also like