1 l8.022 (E&M) -Lecture 2 Topics: Energy stored in a system of charges Electric field: concept and...

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1 l8.022 (E&M) -Lecture 2 Topics: Energy stored in a system of charges Electric field: concept and problems Gauss’s law and its applications Feedback: Thanks for the feedback! Scared by Pset 0? Almost all of the math used in the course is in it… Math review: too fast? Will review new concepts again before using th Pace ofectures: too fast? We have a lot to cover but… please remind

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1

l8022 (EampM) -Lecture 2

Topics

Energy stored in a system of charges

Electric field concept and problems

Gaussrsquos law and its applications

Feedback

Thanks for the feedback

Scared by Pset 0 Almost all of the math used in the course is in ithellip

Math review too fast Will review new concepts again before using them

Pace ofectures too fast We have a lot to cover buthellip please remind me

2

Last timehellip

Coulombrsquos law

Superposition principle

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

3

Energy associated with FCoulomb

How much work do I have to do to move q from r1 to r2

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

4

Work done to move charges

Assuming radial path

How much work do I have to do to move q from r1 to r2

Does this result depend on the path chosen

No You can decompose any path in segments to the radial direction and segments |_ to it Since the component on the |_ is nul the result does not change

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

5

Corollaries

The work performed to move a charge between P1 and P2 is the same independently of the path chosen

The work to move a charge on a close path is zero

In other words the electrostatic force is conservative

This will allow us to introduce the concept of potential (next week)

6

Energy of a system of charges

How much work does it take to assemble a certain configuration of charges

Energy stored by N charges

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

7

The electric field

Q what is the best way of describing the effect of charges

1 charge in the Universe 1048708 2 charges in the Universe

But the force F depends on the test charge qhellip

define a quantity that describes the effect of the charge Q on the surroundings Electric Field

Units dynesesu

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

8

lElectric field lines

Visualize the direction and strength of the Electric Field

Direction to E pointing towards ndash and away from +

Magnitude the denser the lines the stronger the field

Properties

Field lines never cross (if so thatrsquo where E = 0)

They are orthogonal to equipotential surfaces (will see this later)

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

9

Electric field of a ring of charge

Problem Calculate the electric field created by a uniformly charged ring on its axis

Special case center of the ring General case any point P on the axis

Answers

bull Center of the ring E=0 by symmetry

bull General case

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

10

Electric field of disk of charge

Problem Find the electric field created by adisk of charges on the axis of the disk

Tricka disk is the sum of an infinite number of infinitely thin concentric rings And we know Eringhellip

(creative recycling is fair game in physics)

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

11

E of disk of charge (cont)

If charge is uniformly spread

Electric field created by the ring is

Integrating on r 01048708R

Electric field of a ring of radius r

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

12

Special case 1 R1048708infinity

For finite R

What if Rinfinity Eg what if Rgtgtz

Since

Conclusion

Electric Field created by an infinite conductive plane Direction perpendicular to the plane (+-z) Magnitude 2πσ (constant )

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

13

Special case 2 hgtgtR

For finite R

What happens when hgtgtR

Physicistrsquos approach The disk will look like a point charge with Q=σπ r2

Mathematicians approach Calculate from the previous result for zgtgtR (Taylor expansion)

14

The concept of flux

Consider the flow of water in a river The water velocity is described by

Immerse a squared wire loop of area A in the water (surface S)

Define the loop area vector as

Q how much water will flow through the loop Eg What is the ldquoflux of the velocityrdquo through the surface S

15

What is the flux of the velocity

It depends on how the oop is oriented wrt the waterhellip Assuming constant velocity and plane loop

General case (definition of flux)

16

FAQ what is the direction of dA

Defined unambiguously only for a 3d surface At any point in space dA is perpendicular to the surface It points towards the ldquooutsiderdquo of the surface

Examples

Intuitively

ldquoda is oriented in such a way that if we have a hose inside the surface the flux through the surface will be positiverdquo

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

17

Flux of Electric Field

Definition

Example uniform electric field + flat surface

Calculate the flux

Interpretation Represent E using field lines ΦE is proportional to Nfield lines that go through the loop

NB this interpretation is valid for any electric field andor surface

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

18

ΦE through closed (3d) surface

Consider the total flux of E through a cylinder

Calculate

Cylinder axis is to field lines

The total flux through the cylinder is zero

because

but opposite sign since

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

19

ΦE through closed empty surface

Q1 Is this a coincidence due to shapeorientation of the cylinder

Clue

Think about interpretation of ΦE proportional of field lines through the surfacehellip

Answer

No all field lines that get into the surface have to come out

Conclusion

The electric flux through a closed surface that does not containcharges is zero

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

20

ΦE through surface containing Q

Q1 What if the surface contains charges

Clue

Think about interpretaton of ΦE the lines will ether originate in the surface (positive flux) or terminate inside the surface (negative flux)

Conclusion

The electric flux through a closed surface that does contain a netcharge is non zero

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

21

Simple example

ΦE of charge at center of sphere

Problem

Calculate ΦE for point charge +Q at the center of a sphere of radius R

Solution

everywhere on the sphere

Point charge at distance

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

22

ΦE through a generic surface

What if the surface is not spherical S

Impossible integral

Use intuition and interpretation of flux

Version 1

Consider the sphere S1

Field lines are always continuous

Version 2

Purcell 110 or next lecture

Conclusion

The electric flux Φ through any closed surface S containing a net charge Qis proportional to the charge enclosed

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

23

Thoughts on Gaussrsquos law

Why is Gaussrsquos law so important

Because it relates the electric field E with its sources Q

Given Q distribution find E (ntegral form) Given E find Q (differential form next week)

Is Gaussrsquos law always true Yes no matter what E or what S the flux is always = 4πQ

Is Gaussrsquos law always useful

No itrsquos useful only when the problem has symmetries

(Gaussrsquos law in integral form)

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

24

Applications of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical distribution of charges

Problem Calculate the electric field (everywhere in space) due to a spherical distribution of positive charges or radius R (NB solid sphere with volume charge density ρ)

Approach 1 (mathematician)

bull I know the E due to a pont charge dq dE=dqr2

bull I know how to integrate bull Sove the integralnsde and outsde the sphere (eg rltR and rgtR)

Comment correct but usually heavy on math

Approach 2 (physicist)

bull Why would I ever solve an ntegrals somebody (Gauss) already did it for me bull Just use Gaussrsquos theoremhellip

Comment correct much much less time consuming

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

25

Applications of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical distribution of charges

Physicistrsquos solution 1) Outside the sphere (rgtR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S1 of radius r

2) Inside the sphere (rltR) Apply Gauss on a sphere S2 of radius r

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

26

Do I get full credit for this solution

Did I answer the question completely

No I was asked to determine the electric field The electric field is a vector magnitude and direction

How to get the E direction

Look at the symmetry of the problem Spherical symmetry E must point radially

Complete solution

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

27

Another application of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical shell

Problem Calculate the electric field (everywhere in space) due to a positively charged spherical shell or radius R (surface charge density σ)

Physicistrsquos solutionapply Gauss

1) Outside the sphere (rgtR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S1 of radius r

1) Inside the sphere (rltR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S2 of radius r But sphere is hollow Qenclosed =0 E=0

NB spherical symmetry E is radial

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

28

Still another application of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of infinite sheet of charge

Problem Calculate the electric feld at a distance z from a positively charged infinite plane of surface charge density σ

Again apply Gauss

Trick 1 choose the right Gaussian surface

Look at the symmetry of the problem Choose a cylinder of area A and height +-z

Trick 2 apply Gaussrsquos theorem

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

29

Checklist for solving 8022 problems

Read the problem (I am not jokng) Look at the symmetries before choosng the best coordinate system Look at the symmetries agan and find out what cancels what and the direction of the vectors nvolved

Look for a way to avoid all complicated integration

Remember physicists are lazy complicated integra you screwed up somewhere or there is an easier way out

Turn the math crankhellip Write down the compete solution (magnitudes and directions for all the different regions)

Box the solution your graders will love you If you encounter expansions

Find your expansion coefficient (xltlt1) and ldquomassagerdquo the result until you get something that looks like (1+x)N(1-x)N or ln(1+x) or ex

Donrsquot stop the expansion too early Taylor expansions are more than limitshellip

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

30

Summary and outlook

What have we learned so far

Energy of a system of charges

Concept of electric field E

To describe the effect of charges independenty from the test charge

Gaussrsquos theorem in integral form

Useful to derive E from charge distributon with easy calculations

Next time

Derive Gaussrsquos theorem in a more rigorous way

See Purcel 110 if you cannot waithellip

Gaussrsquos law in differential form

hellip with some more intro to vector calculushellip

Useful to derive charge distributon given the electric felds

Energy associated with an electric field

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

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  • Slide 3
  • Slide 4
  • Slide 5
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Page 2: 1 l8.022 (E&M) -Lecture 2 Topics:  Energy stored in a system of charges  Electric field: concept and problems  Gauss’s law and its applications Feedback:

2

Last timehellip

Coulombrsquos law

Superposition principle

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

3

Energy associated with FCoulomb

How much work do I have to do to move q from r1 to r2

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

4

Work done to move charges

Assuming radial path

How much work do I have to do to move q from r1 to r2

Does this result depend on the path chosen

No You can decompose any path in segments to the radial direction and segments |_ to it Since the component on the |_ is nul the result does not change

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

5

Corollaries

The work performed to move a charge between P1 and P2 is the same independently of the path chosen

The work to move a charge on a close path is zero

In other words the electrostatic force is conservative

This will allow us to introduce the concept of potential (next week)

6

Energy of a system of charges

How much work does it take to assemble a certain configuration of charges

Energy stored by N charges

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

7

The electric field

Q what is the best way of describing the effect of charges

1 charge in the Universe 1048708 2 charges in the Universe

But the force F depends on the test charge qhellip

define a quantity that describes the effect of the charge Q on the surroundings Electric Field

Units dynesesu

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

8

lElectric field lines

Visualize the direction and strength of the Electric Field

Direction to E pointing towards ndash and away from +

Magnitude the denser the lines the stronger the field

Properties

Field lines never cross (if so thatrsquo where E = 0)

They are orthogonal to equipotential surfaces (will see this later)

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

9

Electric field of a ring of charge

Problem Calculate the electric field created by a uniformly charged ring on its axis

Special case center of the ring General case any point P on the axis

Answers

bull Center of the ring E=0 by symmetry

bull General case

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

10

Electric field of disk of charge

Problem Find the electric field created by adisk of charges on the axis of the disk

Tricka disk is the sum of an infinite number of infinitely thin concentric rings And we know Eringhellip

(creative recycling is fair game in physics)

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

11

E of disk of charge (cont)

If charge is uniformly spread

Electric field created by the ring is

Integrating on r 01048708R

Electric field of a ring of radius r

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

12

Special case 1 R1048708infinity

For finite R

What if Rinfinity Eg what if Rgtgtz

Since

Conclusion

Electric Field created by an infinite conductive plane Direction perpendicular to the plane (+-z) Magnitude 2πσ (constant )

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

13

Special case 2 hgtgtR

For finite R

What happens when hgtgtR

Physicistrsquos approach The disk will look like a point charge with Q=σπ r2

Mathematicians approach Calculate from the previous result for zgtgtR (Taylor expansion)

14

The concept of flux

Consider the flow of water in a river The water velocity is described by

Immerse a squared wire loop of area A in the water (surface S)

Define the loop area vector as

Q how much water will flow through the loop Eg What is the ldquoflux of the velocityrdquo through the surface S

15

What is the flux of the velocity

It depends on how the oop is oriented wrt the waterhellip Assuming constant velocity and plane loop

General case (definition of flux)

16

FAQ what is the direction of dA

Defined unambiguously only for a 3d surface At any point in space dA is perpendicular to the surface It points towards the ldquooutsiderdquo of the surface

Examples

Intuitively

ldquoda is oriented in such a way that if we have a hose inside the surface the flux through the surface will be positiverdquo

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

17

Flux of Electric Field

Definition

Example uniform electric field + flat surface

Calculate the flux

Interpretation Represent E using field lines ΦE is proportional to Nfield lines that go through the loop

NB this interpretation is valid for any electric field andor surface

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

18

ΦE through closed (3d) surface

Consider the total flux of E through a cylinder

Calculate

Cylinder axis is to field lines

The total flux through the cylinder is zero

because

but opposite sign since

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

19

ΦE through closed empty surface

Q1 Is this a coincidence due to shapeorientation of the cylinder

Clue

Think about interpretation of ΦE proportional of field lines through the surfacehellip

Answer

No all field lines that get into the surface have to come out

Conclusion

The electric flux through a closed surface that does not containcharges is zero

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

20

ΦE through surface containing Q

Q1 What if the surface contains charges

Clue

Think about interpretaton of ΦE the lines will ether originate in the surface (positive flux) or terminate inside the surface (negative flux)

Conclusion

The electric flux through a closed surface that does contain a netcharge is non zero

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

21

Simple example

ΦE of charge at center of sphere

Problem

Calculate ΦE for point charge +Q at the center of a sphere of radius R

Solution

everywhere on the sphere

Point charge at distance

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

22

ΦE through a generic surface

What if the surface is not spherical S

Impossible integral

Use intuition and interpretation of flux

Version 1

Consider the sphere S1

Field lines are always continuous

Version 2

Purcell 110 or next lecture

Conclusion

The electric flux Φ through any closed surface S containing a net charge Qis proportional to the charge enclosed

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

23

Thoughts on Gaussrsquos law

Why is Gaussrsquos law so important

Because it relates the electric field E with its sources Q

Given Q distribution find E (ntegral form) Given E find Q (differential form next week)

Is Gaussrsquos law always true Yes no matter what E or what S the flux is always = 4πQ

Is Gaussrsquos law always useful

No itrsquos useful only when the problem has symmetries

(Gaussrsquos law in integral form)

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

24

Applications of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical distribution of charges

Problem Calculate the electric field (everywhere in space) due to a spherical distribution of positive charges or radius R (NB solid sphere with volume charge density ρ)

Approach 1 (mathematician)

bull I know the E due to a pont charge dq dE=dqr2

bull I know how to integrate bull Sove the integralnsde and outsde the sphere (eg rltR and rgtR)

Comment correct but usually heavy on math

Approach 2 (physicist)

bull Why would I ever solve an ntegrals somebody (Gauss) already did it for me bull Just use Gaussrsquos theoremhellip

Comment correct much much less time consuming

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

25

Applications of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical distribution of charges

Physicistrsquos solution 1) Outside the sphere (rgtR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S1 of radius r

2) Inside the sphere (rltR) Apply Gauss on a sphere S2 of radius r

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

26

Do I get full credit for this solution

Did I answer the question completely

No I was asked to determine the electric field The electric field is a vector magnitude and direction

How to get the E direction

Look at the symmetry of the problem Spherical symmetry E must point radially

Complete solution

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

27

Another application of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical shell

Problem Calculate the electric field (everywhere in space) due to a positively charged spherical shell or radius R (surface charge density σ)

Physicistrsquos solutionapply Gauss

1) Outside the sphere (rgtR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S1 of radius r

1) Inside the sphere (rltR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S2 of radius r But sphere is hollow Qenclosed =0 E=0

NB spherical symmetry E is radial

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

28

Still another application of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of infinite sheet of charge

Problem Calculate the electric feld at a distance z from a positively charged infinite plane of surface charge density σ

Again apply Gauss

Trick 1 choose the right Gaussian surface

Look at the symmetry of the problem Choose a cylinder of area A and height +-z

Trick 2 apply Gaussrsquos theorem

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

29

Checklist for solving 8022 problems

Read the problem (I am not jokng) Look at the symmetries before choosng the best coordinate system Look at the symmetries agan and find out what cancels what and the direction of the vectors nvolved

Look for a way to avoid all complicated integration

Remember physicists are lazy complicated integra you screwed up somewhere or there is an easier way out

Turn the math crankhellip Write down the compete solution (magnitudes and directions for all the different regions)

Box the solution your graders will love you If you encounter expansions

Find your expansion coefficient (xltlt1) and ldquomassagerdquo the result until you get something that looks like (1+x)N(1-x)N or ln(1+x) or ex

Donrsquot stop the expansion too early Taylor expansions are more than limitshellip

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

30

Summary and outlook

What have we learned so far

Energy of a system of charges

Concept of electric field E

To describe the effect of charges independenty from the test charge

Gaussrsquos theorem in integral form

Useful to derive E from charge distributon with easy calculations

Next time

Derive Gaussrsquos theorem in a more rigorous way

See Purcel 110 if you cannot waithellip

Gaussrsquos law in differential form

hellip with some more intro to vector calculushellip

Useful to derive charge distributon given the electric felds

Energy associated with an electric field

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

  • Slide 1
  • Slide 2
  • Slide 3
  • Slide 4
  • Slide 5
  • Slide 6
  • Slide 7
  • Slide 8
  • Slide 9
  • Slide 10
  • Slide 11
  • Slide 12
  • Slide 13
  • Slide 14
  • Slide 15
  • Slide 16
  • Slide 17
  • Slide 18
  • Slide 19
  • Slide 20
  • Slide 21
  • Slide 22
  • Slide 23
  • Slide 24
  • Slide 25
  • Slide 26
  • Slide 27
  • Slide 28
  • Slide 29
  • Slide 30
Page 3: 1 l8.022 (E&M) -Lecture 2 Topics:  Energy stored in a system of charges  Electric field: concept and problems  Gauss’s law and its applications Feedback:

3

Energy associated with FCoulomb

How much work do I have to do to move q from r1 to r2

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

4

Work done to move charges

Assuming radial path

How much work do I have to do to move q from r1 to r2

Does this result depend on the path chosen

No You can decompose any path in segments to the radial direction and segments |_ to it Since the component on the |_ is nul the result does not change

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

5

Corollaries

The work performed to move a charge between P1 and P2 is the same independently of the path chosen

The work to move a charge on a close path is zero

In other words the electrostatic force is conservative

This will allow us to introduce the concept of potential (next week)

6

Energy of a system of charges

How much work does it take to assemble a certain configuration of charges

Energy stored by N charges

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

7

The electric field

Q what is the best way of describing the effect of charges

1 charge in the Universe 1048708 2 charges in the Universe

But the force F depends on the test charge qhellip

define a quantity that describes the effect of the charge Q on the surroundings Electric Field

Units dynesesu

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

8

lElectric field lines

Visualize the direction and strength of the Electric Field

Direction to E pointing towards ndash and away from +

Magnitude the denser the lines the stronger the field

Properties

Field lines never cross (if so thatrsquo where E = 0)

They are orthogonal to equipotential surfaces (will see this later)

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

9

Electric field of a ring of charge

Problem Calculate the electric field created by a uniformly charged ring on its axis

Special case center of the ring General case any point P on the axis

Answers

bull Center of the ring E=0 by symmetry

bull General case

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

10

Electric field of disk of charge

Problem Find the electric field created by adisk of charges on the axis of the disk

Tricka disk is the sum of an infinite number of infinitely thin concentric rings And we know Eringhellip

(creative recycling is fair game in physics)

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

11

E of disk of charge (cont)

If charge is uniformly spread

Electric field created by the ring is

Integrating on r 01048708R

Electric field of a ring of radius r

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

12

Special case 1 R1048708infinity

For finite R

What if Rinfinity Eg what if Rgtgtz

Since

Conclusion

Electric Field created by an infinite conductive plane Direction perpendicular to the plane (+-z) Magnitude 2πσ (constant )

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

13

Special case 2 hgtgtR

For finite R

What happens when hgtgtR

Physicistrsquos approach The disk will look like a point charge with Q=σπ r2

Mathematicians approach Calculate from the previous result for zgtgtR (Taylor expansion)

14

The concept of flux

Consider the flow of water in a river The water velocity is described by

Immerse a squared wire loop of area A in the water (surface S)

Define the loop area vector as

Q how much water will flow through the loop Eg What is the ldquoflux of the velocityrdquo through the surface S

15

What is the flux of the velocity

It depends on how the oop is oriented wrt the waterhellip Assuming constant velocity and plane loop

General case (definition of flux)

16

FAQ what is the direction of dA

Defined unambiguously only for a 3d surface At any point in space dA is perpendicular to the surface It points towards the ldquooutsiderdquo of the surface

Examples

Intuitively

ldquoda is oriented in such a way that if we have a hose inside the surface the flux through the surface will be positiverdquo

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

17

Flux of Electric Field

Definition

Example uniform electric field + flat surface

Calculate the flux

Interpretation Represent E using field lines ΦE is proportional to Nfield lines that go through the loop

NB this interpretation is valid for any electric field andor surface

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

18

ΦE through closed (3d) surface

Consider the total flux of E through a cylinder

Calculate

Cylinder axis is to field lines

The total flux through the cylinder is zero

because

but opposite sign since

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

19

ΦE through closed empty surface

Q1 Is this a coincidence due to shapeorientation of the cylinder

Clue

Think about interpretation of ΦE proportional of field lines through the surfacehellip

Answer

No all field lines that get into the surface have to come out

Conclusion

The electric flux through a closed surface that does not containcharges is zero

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

20

ΦE through surface containing Q

Q1 What if the surface contains charges

Clue

Think about interpretaton of ΦE the lines will ether originate in the surface (positive flux) or terminate inside the surface (negative flux)

Conclusion

The electric flux through a closed surface that does contain a netcharge is non zero

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

21

Simple example

ΦE of charge at center of sphere

Problem

Calculate ΦE for point charge +Q at the center of a sphere of radius R

Solution

everywhere on the sphere

Point charge at distance

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

22

ΦE through a generic surface

What if the surface is not spherical S

Impossible integral

Use intuition and interpretation of flux

Version 1

Consider the sphere S1

Field lines are always continuous

Version 2

Purcell 110 or next lecture

Conclusion

The electric flux Φ through any closed surface S containing a net charge Qis proportional to the charge enclosed

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

23

Thoughts on Gaussrsquos law

Why is Gaussrsquos law so important

Because it relates the electric field E with its sources Q

Given Q distribution find E (ntegral form) Given E find Q (differential form next week)

Is Gaussrsquos law always true Yes no matter what E or what S the flux is always = 4πQ

Is Gaussrsquos law always useful

No itrsquos useful only when the problem has symmetries

(Gaussrsquos law in integral form)

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

24

Applications of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical distribution of charges

Problem Calculate the electric field (everywhere in space) due to a spherical distribution of positive charges or radius R (NB solid sphere with volume charge density ρ)

Approach 1 (mathematician)

bull I know the E due to a pont charge dq dE=dqr2

bull I know how to integrate bull Sove the integralnsde and outsde the sphere (eg rltR and rgtR)

Comment correct but usually heavy on math

Approach 2 (physicist)

bull Why would I ever solve an ntegrals somebody (Gauss) already did it for me bull Just use Gaussrsquos theoremhellip

Comment correct much much less time consuming

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

25

Applications of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical distribution of charges

Physicistrsquos solution 1) Outside the sphere (rgtR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S1 of radius r

2) Inside the sphere (rltR) Apply Gauss on a sphere S2 of radius r

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

26

Do I get full credit for this solution

Did I answer the question completely

No I was asked to determine the electric field The electric field is a vector magnitude and direction

How to get the E direction

Look at the symmetry of the problem Spherical symmetry E must point radially

Complete solution

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

27

Another application of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical shell

Problem Calculate the electric field (everywhere in space) due to a positively charged spherical shell or radius R (surface charge density σ)

Physicistrsquos solutionapply Gauss

1) Outside the sphere (rgtR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S1 of radius r

1) Inside the sphere (rltR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S2 of radius r But sphere is hollow Qenclosed =0 E=0

NB spherical symmetry E is radial

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

28

Still another application of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of infinite sheet of charge

Problem Calculate the electric feld at a distance z from a positively charged infinite plane of surface charge density σ

Again apply Gauss

Trick 1 choose the right Gaussian surface

Look at the symmetry of the problem Choose a cylinder of area A and height +-z

Trick 2 apply Gaussrsquos theorem

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

29

Checklist for solving 8022 problems

Read the problem (I am not jokng) Look at the symmetries before choosng the best coordinate system Look at the symmetries agan and find out what cancels what and the direction of the vectors nvolved

Look for a way to avoid all complicated integration

Remember physicists are lazy complicated integra you screwed up somewhere or there is an easier way out

Turn the math crankhellip Write down the compete solution (magnitudes and directions for all the different regions)

Box the solution your graders will love you If you encounter expansions

Find your expansion coefficient (xltlt1) and ldquomassagerdquo the result until you get something that looks like (1+x)N(1-x)N or ln(1+x) or ex

Donrsquot stop the expansion too early Taylor expansions are more than limitshellip

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

30

Summary and outlook

What have we learned so far

Energy of a system of charges

Concept of electric field E

To describe the effect of charges independenty from the test charge

Gaussrsquos theorem in integral form

Useful to derive E from charge distributon with easy calculations

Next time

Derive Gaussrsquos theorem in a more rigorous way

See Purcel 110 if you cannot waithellip

Gaussrsquos law in differential form

hellip with some more intro to vector calculushellip

Useful to derive charge distributon given the electric felds

Energy associated with an electric field

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

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4

Work done to move charges

Assuming radial path

How much work do I have to do to move q from r1 to r2

Does this result depend on the path chosen

No You can decompose any path in segments to the radial direction and segments |_ to it Since the component on the |_ is nul the result does not change

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

5

Corollaries

The work performed to move a charge between P1 and P2 is the same independently of the path chosen

The work to move a charge on a close path is zero

In other words the electrostatic force is conservative

This will allow us to introduce the concept of potential (next week)

6

Energy of a system of charges

How much work does it take to assemble a certain configuration of charges

Energy stored by N charges

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

7

The electric field

Q what is the best way of describing the effect of charges

1 charge in the Universe 1048708 2 charges in the Universe

But the force F depends on the test charge qhellip

define a quantity that describes the effect of the charge Q on the surroundings Electric Field

Units dynesesu

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

8

lElectric field lines

Visualize the direction and strength of the Electric Field

Direction to E pointing towards ndash and away from +

Magnitude the denser the lines the stronger the field

Properties

Field lines never cross (if so thatrsquo where E = 0)

They are orthogonal to equipotential surfaces (will see this later)

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

9

Electric field of a ring of charge

Problem Calculate the electric field created by a uniformly charged ring on its axis

Special case center of the ring General case any point P on the axis

Answers

bull Center of the ring E=0 by symmetry

bull General case

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

10

Electric field of disk of charge

Problem Find the electric field created by adisk of charges on the axis of the disk

Tricka disk is the sum of an infinite number of infinitely thin concentric rings And we know Eringhellip

(creative recycling is fair game in physics)

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

11

E of disk of charge (cont)

If charge is uniformly spread

Electric field created by the ring is

Integrating on r 01048708R

Electric field of a ring of radius r

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

12

Special case 1 R1048708infinity

For finite R

What if Rinfinity Eg what if Rgtgtz

Since

Conclusion

Electric Field created by an infinite conductive plane Direction perpendicular to the plane (+-z) Magnitude 2πσ (constant )

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

13

Special case 2 hgtgtR

For finite R

What happens when hgtgtR

Physicistrsquos approach The disk will look like a point charge with Q=σπ r2

Mathematicians approach Calculate from the previous result for zgtgtR (Taylor expansion)

14

The concept of flux

Consider the flow of water in a river The water velocity is described by

Immerse a squared wire loop of area A in the water (surface S)

Define the loop area vector as

Q how much water will flow through the loop Eg What is the ldquoflux of the velocityrdquo through the surface S

15

What is the flux of the velocity

It depends on how the oop is oriented wrt the waterhellip Assuming constant velocity and plane loop

General case (definition of flux)

16

FAQ what is the direction of dA

Defined unambiguously only for a 3d surface At any point in space dA is perpendicular to the surface It points towards the ldquooutsiderdquo of the surface

Examples

Intuitively

ldquoda is oriented in such a way that if we have a hose inside the surface the flux through the surface will be positiverdquo

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

17

Flux of Electric Field

Definition

Example uniform electric field + flat surface

Calculate the flux

Interpretation Represent E using field lines ΦE is proportional to Nfield lines that go through the loop

NB this interpretation is valid for any electric field andor surface

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

18

ΦE through closed (3d) surface

Consider the total flux of E through a cylinder

Calculate

Cylinder axis is to field lines

The total flux through the cylinder is zero

because

but opposite sign since

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

19

ΦE through closed empty surface

Q1 Is this a coincidence due to shapeorientation of the cylinder

Clue

Think about interpretation of ΦE proportional of field lines through the surfacehellip

Answer

No all field lines that get into the surface have to come out

Conclusion

The electric flux through a closed surface that does not containcharges is zero

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

20

ΦE through surface containing Q

Q1 What if the surface contains charges

Clue

Think about interpretaton of ΦE the lines will ether originate in the surface (positive flux) or terminate inside the surface (negative flux)

Conclusion

The electric flux through a closed surface that does contain a netcharge is non zero

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

21

Simple example

ΦE of charge at center of sphere

Problem

Calculate ΦE for point charge +Q at the center of a sphere of radius R

Solution

everywhere on the sphere

Point charge at distance

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

22

ΦE through a generic surface

What if the surface is not spherical S

Impossible integral

Use intuition and interpretation of flux

Version 1

Consider the sphere S1

Field lines are always continuous

Version 2

Purcell 110 or next lecture

Conclusion

The electric flux Φ through any closed surface S containing a net charge Qis proportional to the charge enclosed

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

23

Thoughts on Gaussrsquos law

Why is Gaussrsquos law so important

Because it relates the electric field E with its sources Q

Given Q distribution find E (ntegral form) Given E find Q (differential form next week)

Is Gaussrsquos law always true Yes no matter what E or what S the flux is always = 4πQ

Is Gaussrsquos law always useful

No itrsquos useful only when the problem has symmetries

(Gaussrsquos law in integral form)

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

24

Applications of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical distribution of charges

Problem Calculate the electric field (everywhere in space) due to a spherical distribution of positive charges or radius R (NB solid sphere with volume charge density ρ)

Approach 1 (mathematician)

bull I know the E due to a pont charge dq dE=dqr2

bull I know how to integrate bull Sove the integralnsde and outsde the sphere (eg rltR and rgtR)

Comment correct but usually heavy on math

Approach 2 (physicist)

bull Why would I ever solve an ntegrals somebody (Gauss) already did it for me bull Just use Gaussrsquos theoremhellip

Comment correct much much less time consuming

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

25

Applications of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical distribution of charges

Physicistrsquos solution 1) Outside the sphere (rgtR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S1 of radius r

2) Inside the sphere (rltR) Apply Gauss on a sphere S2 of radius r

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

26

Do I get full credit for this solution

Did I answer the question completely

No I was asked to determine the electric field The electric field is a vector magnitude and direction

How to get the E direction

Look at the symmetry of the problem Spherical symmetry E must point radially

Complete solution

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

27

Another application of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical shell

Problem Calculate the electric field (everywhere in space) due to a positively charged spherical shell or radius R (surface charge density σ)

Physicistrsquos solutionapply Gauss

1) Outside the sphere (rgtR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S1 of radius r

1) Inside the sphere (rltR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S2 of radius r But sphere is hollow Qenclosed =0 E=0

NB spherical symmetry E is radial

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

28

Still another application of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of infinite sheet of charge

Problem Calculate the electric feld at a distance z from a positively charged infinite plane of surface charge density σ

Again apply Gauss

Trick 1 choose the right Gaussian surface

Look at the symmetry of the problem Choose a cylinder of area A and height +-z

Trick 2 apply Gaussrsquos theorem

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

29

Checklist for solving 8022 problems

Read the problem (I am not jokng) Look at the symmetries before choosng the best coordinate system Look at the symmetries agan and find out what cancels what and the direction of the vectors nvolved

Look for a way to avoid all complicated integration

Remember physicists are lazy complicated integra you screwed up somewhere or there is an easier way out

Turn the math crankhellip Write down the compete solution (magnitudes and directions for all the different regions)

Box the solution your graders will love you If you encounter expansions

Find your expansion coefficient (xltlt1) and ldquomassagerdquo the result until you get something that looks like (1+x)N(1-x)N or ln(1+x) or ex

Donrsquot stop the expansion too early Taylor expansions are more than limitshellip

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

30

Summary and outlook

What have we learned so far

Energy of a system of charges

Concept of electric field E

To describe the effect of charges independenty from the test charge

Gaussrsquos theorem in integral form

Useful to derive E from charge distributon with easy calculations

Next time

Derive Gaussrsquos theorem in a more rigorous way

See Purcel 110 if you cannot waithellip

Gaussrsquos law in differential form

hellip with some more intro to vector calculushellip

Useful to derive charge distributon given the electric felds

Energy associated with an electric field

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

  • Slide 1
  • Slide 2
  • Slide 3
  • Slide 4
  • Slide 5
  • Slide 6
  • Slide 7
  • Slide 8
  • Slide 9
  • Slide 10
  • Slide 11
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5

Corollaries

The work performed to move a charge between P1 and P2 is the same independently of the path chosen

The work to move a charge on a close path is zero

In other words the electrostatic force is conservative

This will allow us to introduce the concept of potential (next week)

6

Energy of a system of charges

How much work does it take to assemble a certain configuration of charges

Energy stored by N charges

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

7

The electric field

Q what is the best way of describing the effect of charges

1 charge in the Universe 1048708 2 charges in the Universe

But the force F depends on the test charge qhellip

define a quantity that describes the effect of the charge Q on the surroundings Electric Field

Units dynesesu

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

8

lElectric field lines

Visualize the direction and strength of the Electric Field

Direction to E pointing towards ndash and away from +

Magnitude the denser the lines the stronger the field

Properties

Field lines never cross (if so thatrsquo where E = 0)

They are orthogonal to equipotential surfaces (will see this later)

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

9

Electric field of a ring of charge

Problem Calculate the electric field created by a uniformly charged ring on its axis

Special case center of the ring General case any point P on the axis

Answers

bull Center of the ring E=0 by symmetry

bull General case

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

10

Electric field of disk of charge

Problem Find the electric field created by adisk of charges on the axis of the disk

Tricka disk is the sum of an infinite number of infinitely thin concentric rings And we know Eringhellip

(creative recycling is fair game in physics)

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

11

E of disk of charge (cont)

If charge is uniformly spread

Electric field created by the ring is

Integrating on r 01048708R

Electric field of a ring of radius r

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

12

Special case 1 R1048708infinity

For finite R

What if Rinfinity Eg what if Rgtgtz

Since

Conclusion

Electric Field created by an infinite conductive plane Direction perpendicular to the plane (+-z) Magnitude 2πσ (constant )

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

13

Special case 2 hgtgtR

For finite R

What happens when hgtgtR

Physicistrsquos approach The disk will look like a point charge with Q=σπ r2

Mathematicians approach Calculate from the previous result for zgtgtR (Taylor expansion)

14

The concept of flux

Consider the flow of water in a river The water velocity is described by

Immerse a squared wire loop of area A in the water (surface S)

Define the loop area vector as

Q how much water will flow through the loop Eg What is the ldquoflux of the velocityrdquo through the surface S

15

What is the flux of the velocity

It depends on how the oop is oriented wrt the waterhellip Assuming constant velocity and plane loop

General case (definition of flux)

16

FAQ what is the direction of dA

Defined unambiguously only for a 3d surface At any point in space dA is perpendicular to the surface It points towards the ldquooutsiderdquo of the surface

Examples

Intuitively

ldquoda is oriented in such a way that if we have a hose inside the surface the flux through the surface will be positiverdquo

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

17

Flux of Electric Field

Definition

Example uniform electric field + flat surface

Calculate the flux

Interpretation Represent E using field lines ΦE is proportional to Nfield lines that go through the loop

NB this interpretation is valid for any electric field andor surface

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

18

ΦE through closed (3d) surface

Consider the total flux of E through a cylinder

Calculate

Cylinder axis is to field lines

The total flux through the cylinder is zero

because

but opposite sign since

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

19

ΦE through closed empty surface

Q1 Is this a coincidence due to shapeorientation of the cylinder

Clue

Think about interpretation of ΦE proportional of field lines through the surfacehellip

Answer

No all field lines that get into the surface have to come out

Conclusion

The electric flux through a closed surface that does not containcharges is zero

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

20

ΦE through surface containing Q

Q1 What if the surface contains charges

Clue

Think about interpretaton of ΦE the lines will ether originate in the surface (positive flux) or terminate inside the surface (negative flux)

Conclusion

The electric flux through a closed surface that does contain a netcharge is non zero

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

21

Simple example

ΦE of charge at center of sphere

Problem

Calculate ΦE for point charge +Q at the center of a sphere of radius R

Solution

everywhere on the sphere

Point charge at distance

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

22

ΦE through a generic surface

What if the surface is not spherical S

Impossible integral

Use intuition and interpretation of flux

Version 1

Consider the sphere S1

Field lines are always continuous

Version 2

Purcell 110 or next lecture

Conclusion

The electric flux Φ through any closed surface S containing a net charge Qis proportional to the charge enclosed

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

23

Thoughts on Gaussrsquos law

Why is Gaussrsquos law so important

Because it relates the electric field E with its sources Q

Given Q distribution find E (ntegral form) Given E find Q (differential form next week)

Is Gaussrsquos law always true Yes no matter what E or what S the flux is always = 4πQ

Is Gaussrsquos law always useful

No itrsquos useful only when the problem has symmetries

(Gaussrsquos law in integral form)

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

24

Applications of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical distribution of charges

Problem Calculate the electric field (everywhere in space) due to a spherical distribution of positive charges or radius R (NB solid sphere with volume charge density ρ)

Approach 1 (mathematician)

bull I know the E due to a pont charge dq dE=dqr2

bull I know how to integrate bull Sove the integralnsde and outsde the sphere (eg rltR and rgtR)

Comment correct but usually heavy on math

Approach 2 (physicist)

bull Why would I ever solve an ntegrals somebody (Gauss) already did it for me bull Just use Gaussrsquos theoremhellip

Comment correct much much less time consuming

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

25

Applications of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical distribution of charges

Physicistrsquos solution 1) Outside the sphere (rgtR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S1 of radius r

2) Inside the sphere (rltR) Apply Gauss on a sphere S2 of radius r

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

26

Do I get full credit for this solution

Did I answer the question completely

No I was asked to determine the electric field The electric field is a vector magnitude and direction

How to get the E direction

Look at the symmetry of the problem Spherical symmetry E must point radially

Complete solution

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

27

Another application of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical shell

Problem Calculate the electric field (everywhere in space) due to a positively charged spherical shell or radius R (surface charge density σ)

Physicistrsquos solutionapply Gauss

1) Outside the sphere (rgtR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S1 of radius r

1) Inside the sphere (rltR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S2 of radius r But sphere is hollow Qenclosed =0 E=0

NB spherical symmetry E is radial

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

28

Still another application of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of infinite sheet of charge

Problem Calculate the electric feld at a distance z from a positively charged infinite plane of surface charge density σ

Again apply Gauss

Trick 1 choose the right Gaussian surface

Look at the symmetry of the problem Choose a cylinder of area A and height +-z

Trick 2 apply Gaussrsquos theorem

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

29

Checklist for solving 8022 problems

Read the problem (I am not jokng) Look at the symmetries before choosng the best coordinate system Look at the symmetries agan and find out what cancels what and the direction of the vectors nvolved

Look for a way to avoid all complicated integration

Remember physicists are lazy complicated integra you screwed up somewhere or there is an easier way out

Turn the math crankhellip Write down the compete solution (magnitudes and directions for all the different regions)

Box the solution your graders will love you If you encounter expansions

Find your expansion coefficient (xltlt1) and ldquomassagerdquo the result until you get something that looks like (1+x)N(1-x)N or ln(1+x) or ex

Donrsquot stop the expansion too early Taylor expansions are more than limitshellip

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

30

Summary and outlook

What have we learned so far

Energy of a system of charges

Concept of electric field E

To describe the effect of charges independenty from the test charge

Gaussrsquos theorem in integral form

Useful to derive E from charge distributon with easy calculations

Next time

Derive Gaussrsquos theorem in a more rigorous way

See Purcel 110 if you cannot waithellip

Gaussrsquos law in differential form

hellip with some more intro to vector calculushellip

Useful to derive charge distributon given the electric felds

Energy associated with an electric field

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

  • Slide 1
  • Slide 2
  • Slide 3
  • Slide 4
  • Slide 5
  • Slide 6
  • Slide 7
  • Slide 8
  • Slide 9
  • Slide 10
  • Slide 11
  • Slide 12
  • Slide 13
  • Slide 14
  • Slide 15
  • Slide 16
  • Slide 17
  • Slide 18
  • Slide 19
  • Slide 20
  • Slide 21
  • Slide 22
  • Slide 23
  • Slide 24
  • Slide 25
  • Slide 26
  • Slide 27
  • Slide 28
  • Slide 29
  • Slide 30
Page 6: 1 l8.022 (E&M) -Lecture 2 Topics:  Energy stored in a system of charges  Electric field: concept and problems  Gauss’s law and its applications Feedback:

6

Energy of a system of charges

How much work does it take to assemble a certain configuration of charges

Energy stored by N charges

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

7

The electric field

Q what is the best way of describing the effect of charges

1 charge in the Universe 1048708 2 charges in the Universe

But the force F depends on the test charge qhellip

define a quantity that describes the effect of the charge Q on the surroundings Electric Field

Units dynesesu

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

8

lElectric field lines

Visualize the direction and strength of the Electric Field

Direction to E pointing towards ndash and away from +

Magnitude the denser the lines the stronger the field

Properties

Field lines never cross (if so thatrsquo where E = 0)

They are orthogonal to equipotential surfaces (will see this later)

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

9

Electric field of a ring of charge

Problem Calculate the electric field created by a uniformly charged ring on its axis

Special case center of the ring General case any point P on the axis

Answers

bull Center of the ring E=0 by symmetry

bull General case

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

10

Electric field of disk of charge

Problem Find the electric field created by adisk of charges on the axis of the disk

Tricka disk is the sum of an infinite number of infinitely thin concentric rings And we know Eringhellip

(creative recycling is fair game in physics)

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

11

E of disk of charge (cont)

If charge is uniformly spread

Electric field created by the ring is

Integrating on r 01048708R

Electric field of a ring of radius r

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

12

Special case 1 R1048708infinity

For finite R

What if Rinfinity Eg what if Rgtgtz

Since

Conclusion

Electric Field created by an infinite conductive plane Direction perpendicular to the plane (+-z) Magnitude 2πσ (constant )

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

13

Special case 2 hgtgtR

For finite R

What happens when hgtgtR

Physicistrsquos approach The disk will look like a point charge with Q=σπ r2

Mathematicians approach Calculate from the previous result for zgtgtR (Taylor expansion)

14

The concept of flux

Consider the flow of water in a river The water velocity is described by

Immerse a squared wire loop of area A in the water (surface S)

Define the loop area vector as

Q how much water will flow through the loop Eg What is the ldquoflux of the velocityrdquo through the surface S

15

What is the flux of the velocity

It depends on how the oop is oriented wrt the waterhellip Assuming constant velocity and plane loop

General case (definition of flux)

16

FAQ what is the direction of dA

Defined unambiguously only for a 3d surface At any point in space dA is perpendicular to the surface It points towards the ldquooutsiderdquo of the surface

Examples

Intuitively

ldquoda is oriented in such a way that if we have a hose inside the surface the flux through the surface will be positiverdquo

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

17

Flux of Electric Field

Definition

Example uniform electric field + flat surface

Calculate the flux

Interpretation Represent E using field lines ΦE is proportional to Nfield lines that go through the loop

NB this interpretation is valid for any electric field andor surface

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

18

ΦE through closed (3d) surface

Consider the total flux of E through a cylinder

Calculate

Cylinder axis is to field lines

The total flux through the cylinder is zero

because

but opposite sign since

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

19

ΦE through closed empty surface

Q1 Is this a coincidence due to shapeorientation of the cylinder

Clue

Think about interpretation of ΦE proportional of field lines through the surfacehellip

Answer

No all field lines that get into the surface have to come out

Conclusion

The electric flux through a closed surface that does not containcharges is zero

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

20

ΦE through surface containing Q

Q1 What if the surface contains charges

Clue

Think about interpretaton of ΦE the lines will ether originate in the surface (positive flux) or terminate inside the surface (negative flux)

Conclusion

The electric flux through a closed surface that does contain a netcharge is non zero

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

21

Simple example

ΦE of charge at center of sphere

Problem

Calculate ΦE for point charge +Q at the center of a sphere of radius R

Solution

everywhere on the sphere

Point charge at distance

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

22

ΦE through a generic surface

What if the surface is not spherical S

Impossible integral

Use intuition and interpretation of flux

Version 1

Consider the sphere S1

Field lines are always continuous

Version 2

Purcell 110 or next lecture

Conclusion

The electric flux Φ through any closed surface S containing a net charge Qis proportional to the charge enclosed

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

23

Thoughts on Gaussrsquos law

Why is Gaussrsquos law so important

Because it relates the electric field E with its sources Q

Given Q distribution find E (ntegral form) Given E find Q (differential form next week)

Is Gaussrsquos law always true Yes no matter what E or what S the flux is always = 4πQ

Is Gaussrsquos law always useful

No itrsquos useful only when the problem has symmetries

(Gaussrsquos law in integral form)

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

24

Applications of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical distribution of charges

Problem Calculate the electric field (everywhere in space) due to a spherical distribution of positive charges or radius R (NB solid sphere with volume charge density ρ)

Approach 1 (mathematician)

bull I know the E due to a pont charge dq dE=dqr2

bull I know how to integrate bull Sove the integralnsde and outsde the sphere (eg rltR and rgtR)

Comment correct but usually heavy on math

Approach 2 (physicist)

bull Why would I ever solve an ntegrals somebody (Gauss) already did it for me bull Just use Gaussrsquos theoremhellip

Comment correct much much less time consuming

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

25

Applications of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical distribution of charges

Physicistrsquos solution 1) Outside the sphere (rgtR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S1 of radius r

2) Inside the sphere (rltR) Apply Gauss on a sphere S2 of radius r

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

26

Do I get full credit for this solution

Did I answer the question completely

No I was asked to determine the electric field The electric field is a vector magnitude and direction

How to get the E direction

Look at the symmetry of the problem Spherical symmetry E must point radially

Complete solution

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

27

Another application of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical shell

Problem Calculate the electric field (everywhere in space) due to a positively charged spherical shell or radius R (surface charge density σ)

Physicistrsquos solutionapply Gauss

1) Outside the sphere (rgtR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S1 of radius r

1) Inside the sphere (rltR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S2 of radius r But sphere is hollow Qenclosed =0 E=0

NB spherical symmetry E is radial

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

28

Still another application of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of infinite sheet of charge

Problem Calculate the electric feld at a distance z from a positively charged infinite plane of surface charge density σ

Again apply Gauss

Trick 1 choose the right Gaussian surface

Look at the symmetry of the problem Choose a cylinder of area A and height +-z

Trick 2 apply Gaussrsquos theorem

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

29

Checklist for solving 8022 problems

Read the problem (I am not jokng) Look at the symmetries before choosng the best coordinate system Look at the symmetries agan and find out what cancels what and the direction of the vectors nvolved

Look for a way to avoid all complicated integration

Remember physicists are lazy complicated integra you screwed up somewhere or there is an easier way out

Turn the math crankhellip Write down the compete solution (magnitudes and directions for all the different regions)

Box the solution your graders will love you If you encounter expansions

Find your expansion coefficient (xltlt1) and ldquomassagerdquo the result until you get something that looks like (1+x)N(1-x)N or ln(1+x) or ex

Donrsquot stop the expansion too early Taylor expansions are more than limitshellip

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

30

Summary and outlook

What have we learned so far

Energy of a system of charges

Concept of electric field E

To describe the effect of charges independenty from the test charge

Gaussrsquos theorem in integral form

Useful to derive E from charge distributon with easy calculations

Next time

Derive Gaussrsquos theorem in a more rigorous way

See Purcel 110 if you cannot waithellip

Gaussrsquos law in differential form

hellip with some more intro to vector calculushellip

Useful to derive charge distributon given the electric felds

Energy associated with an electric field

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

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  • Slide 3
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7

The electric field

Q what is the best way of describing the effect of charges

1 charge in the Universe 1048708 2 charges in the Universe

But the force F depends on the test charge qhellip

define a quantity that describes the effect of the charge Q on the surroundings Electric Field

Units dynesesu

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

8

lElectric field lines

Visualize the direction and strength of the Electric Field

Direction to E pointing towards ndash and away from +

Magnitude the denser the lines the stronger the field

Properties

Field lines never cross (if so thatrsquo where E = 0)

They are orthogonal to equipotential surfaces (will see this later)

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

9

Electric field of a ring of charge

Problem Calculate the electric field created by a uniformly charged ring on its axis

Special case center of the ring General case any point P on the axis

Answers

bull Center of the ring E=0 by symmetry

bull General case

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

10

Electric field of disk of charge

Problem Find the electric field created by adisk of charges on the axis of the disk

Tricka disk is the sum of an infinite number of infinitely thin concentric rings And we know Eringhellip

(creative recycling is fair game in physics)

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

11

E of disk of charge (cont)

If charge is uniformly spread

Electric field created by the ring is

Integrating on r 01048708R

Electric field of a ring of radius r

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

12

Special case 1 R1048708infinity

For finite R

What if Rinfinity Eg what if Rgtgtz

Since

Conclusion

Electric Field created by an infinite conductive plane Direction perpendicular to the plane (+-z) Magnitude 2πσ (constant )

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

13

Special case 2 hgtgtR

For finite R

What happens when hgtgtR

Physicistrsquos approach The disk will look like a point charge with Q=σπ r2

Mathematicians approach Calculate from the previous result for zgtgtR (Taylor expansion)

14

The concept of flux

Consider the flow of water in a river The water velocity is described by

Immerse a squared wire loop of area A in the water (surface S)

Define the loop area vector as

Q how much water will flow through the loop Eg What is the ldquoflux of the velocityrdquo through the surface S

15

What is the flux of the velocity

It depends on how the oop is oriented wrt the waterhellip Assuming constant velocity and plane loop

General case (definition of flux)

16

FAQ what is the direction of dA

Defined unambiguously only for a 3d surface At any point in space dA is perpendicular to the surface It points towards the ldquooutsiderdquo of the surface

Examples

Intuitively

ldquoda is oriented in such a way that if we have a hose inside the surface the flux through the surface will be positiverdquo

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

17

Flux of Electric Field

Definition

Example uniform electric field + flat surface

Calculate the flux

Interpretation Represent E using field lines ΦE is proportional to Nfield lines that go through the loop

NB this interpretation is valid for any electric field andor surface

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

18

ΦE through closed (3d) surface

Consider the total flux of E through a cylinder

Calculate

Cylinder axis is to field lines

The total flux through the cylinder is zero

because

but opposite sign since

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

19

ΦE through closed empty surface

Q1 Is this a coincidence due to shapeorientation of the cylinder

Clue

Think about interpretation of ΦE proportional of field lines through the surfacehellip

Answer

No all field lines that get into the surface have to come out

Conclusion

The electric flux through a closed surface that does not containcharges is zero

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

20

ΦE through surface containing Q

Q1 What if the surface contains charges

Clue

Think about interpretaton of ΦE the lines will ether originate in the surface (positive flux) or terminate inside the surface (negative flux)

Conclusion

The electric flux through a closed surface that does contain a netcharge is non zero

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

21

Simple example

ΦE of charge at center of sphere

Problem

Calculate ΦE for point charge +Q at the center of a sphere of radius R

Solution

everywhere on the sphere

Point charge at distance

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

22

ΦE through a generic surface

What if the surface is not spherical S

Impossible integral

Use intuition and interpretation of flux

Version 1

Consider the sphere S1

Field lines are always continuous

Version 2

Purcell 110 or next lecture

Conclusion

The electric flux Φ through any closed surface S containing a net charge Qis proportional to the charge enclosed

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

23

Thoughts on Gaussrsquos law

Why is Gaussrsquos law so important

Because it relates the electric field E with its sources Q

Given Q distribution find E (ntegral form) Given E find Q (differential form next week)

Is Gaussrsquos law always true Yes no matter what E or what S the flux is always = 4πQ

Is Gaussrsquos law always useful

No itrsquos useful only when the problem has symmetries

(Gaussrsquos law in integral form)

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

24

Applications of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical distribution of charges

Problem Calculate the electric field (everywhere in space) due to a spherical distribution of positive charges or radius R (NB solid sphere with volume charge density ρ)

Approach 1 (mathematician)

bull I know the E due to a pont charge dq dE=dqr2

bull I know how to integrate bull Sove the integralnsde and outsde the sphere (eg rltR and rgtR)

Comment correct but usually heavy on math

Approach 2 (physicist)

bull Why would I ever solve an ntegrals somebody (Gauss) already did it for me bull Just use Gaussrsquos theoremhellip

Comment correct much much less time consuming

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

25

Applications of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical distribution of charges

Physicistrsquos solution 1) Outside the sphere (rgtR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S1 of radius r

2) Inside the sphere (rltR) Apply Gauss on a sphere S2 of radius r

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

26

Do I get full credit for this solution

Did I answer the question completely

No I was asked to determine the electric field The electric field is a vector magnitude and direction

How to get the E direction

Look at the symmetry of the problem Spherical symmetry E must point radially

Complete solution

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

27

Another application of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical shell

Problem Calculate the electric field (everywhere in space) due to a positively charged spherical shell or radius R (surface charge density σ)

Physicistrsquos solutionapply Gauss

1) Outside the sphere (rgtR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S1 of radius r

1) Inside the sphere (rltR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S2 of radius r But sphere is hollow Qenclosed =0 E=0

NB spherical symmetry E is radial

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

28

Still another application of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of infinite sheet of charge

Problem Calculate the electric feld at a distance z from a positively charged infinite plane of surface charge density σ

Again apply Gauss

Trick 1 choose the right Gaussian surface

Look at the symmetry of the problem Choose a cylinder of area A and height +-z

Trick 2 apply Gaussrsquos theorem

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

29

Checklist for solving 8022 problems

Read the problem (I am not jokng) Look at the symmetries before choosng the best coordinate system Look at the symmetries agan and find out what cancels what and the direction of the vectors nvolved

Look for a way to avoid all complicated integration

Remember physicists are lazy complicated integra you screwed up somewhere or there is an easier way out

Turn the math crankhellip Write down the compete solution (magnitudes and directions for all the different regions)

Box the solution your graders will love you If you encounter expansions

Find your expansion coefficient (xltlt1) and ldquomassagerdquo the result until you get something that looks like (1+x)N(1-x)N or ln(1+x) or ex

Donrsquot stop the expansion too early Taylor expansions are more than limitshellip

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

30

Summary and outlook

What have we learned so far

Energy of a system of charges

Concept of electric field E

To describe the effect of charges independenty from the test charge

Gaussrsquos theorem in integral form

Useful to derive E from charge distributon with easy calculations

Next time

Derive Gaussrsquos theorem in a more rigorous way

See Purcel 110 if you cannot waithellip

Gaussrsquos law in differential form

hellip with some more intro to vector calculushellip

Useful to derive charge distributon given the electric felds

Energy associated with an electric field

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

  • Slide 1
  • Slide 2
  • Slide 3
  • Slide 4
  • Slide 5
  • Slide 6
  • Slide 7
  • Slide 8
  • Slide 9
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8

lElectric field lines

Visualize the direction and strength of the Electric Field

Direction to E pointing towards ndash and away from +

Magnitude the denser the lines the stronger the field

Properties

Field lines never cross (if so thatrsquo where E = 0)

They are orthogonal to equipotential surfaces (will see this later)

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

9

Electric field of a ring of charge

Problem Calculate the electric field created by a uniformly charged ring on its axis

Special case center of the ring General case any point P on the axis

Answers

bull Center of the ring E=0 by symmetry

bull General case

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

10

Electric field of disk of charge

Problem Find the electric field created by adisk of charges on the axis of the disk

Tricka disk is the sum of an infinite number of infinitely thin concentric rings And we know Eringhellip

(creative recycling is fair game in physics)

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

11

E of disk of charge (cont)

If charge is uniformly spread

Electric field created by the ring is

Integrating on r 01048708R

Electric field of a ring of radius r

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

12

Special case 1 R1048708infinity

For finite R

What if Rinfinity Eg what if Rgtgtz

Since

Conclusion

Electric Field created by an infinite conductive plane Direction perpendicular to the plane (+-z) Magnitude 2πσ (constant )

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

13

Special case 2 hgtgtR

For finite R

What happens when hgtgtR

Physicistrsquos approach The disk will look like a point charge with Q=σπ r2

Mathematicians approach Calculate from the previous result for zgtgtR (Taylor expansion)

14

The concept of flux

Consider the flow of water in a river The water velocity is described by

Immerse a squared wire loop of area A in the water (surface S)

Define the loop area vector as

Q how much water will flow through the loop Eg What is the ldquoflux of the velocityrdquo through the surface S

15

What is the flux of the velocity

It depends on how the oop is oriented wrt the waterhellip Assuming constant velocity and plane loop

General case (definition of flux)

16

FAQ what is the direction of dA

Defined unambiguously only for a 3d surface At any point in space dA is perpendicular to the surface It points towards the ldquooutsiderdquo of the surface

Examples

Intuitively

ldquoda is oriented in such a way that if we have a hose inside the surface the flux through the surface will be positiverdquo

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

17

Flux of Electric Field

Definition

Example uniform electric field + flat surface

Calculate the flux

Interpretation Represent E using field lines ΦE is proportional to Nfield lines that go through the loop

NB this interpretation is valid for any electric field andor surface

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

18

ΦE through closed (3d) surface

Consider the total flux of E through a cylinder

Calculate

Cylinder axis is to field lines

The total flux through the cylinder is zero

because

but opposite sign since

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

19

ΦE through closed empty surface

Q1 Is this a coincidence due to shapeorientation of the cylinder

Clue

Think about interpretation of ΦE proportional of field lines through the surfacehellip

Answer

No all field lines that get into the surface have to come out

Conclusion

The electric flux through a closed surface that does not containcharges is zero

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

20

ΦE through surface containing Q

Q1 What if the surface contains charges

Clue

Think about interpretaton of ΦE the lines will ether originate in the surface (positive flux) or terminate inside the surface (negative flux)

Conclusion

The electric flux through a closed surface that does contain a netcharge is non zero

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

21

Simple example

ΦE of charge at center of sphere

Problem

Calculate ΦE for point charge +Q at the center of a sphere of radius R

Solution

everywhere on the sphere

Point charge at distance

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

22

ΦE through a generic surface

What if the surface is not spherical S

Impossible integral

Use intuition and interpretation of flux

Version 1

Consider the sphere S1

Field lines are always continuous

Version 2

Purcell 110 or next lecture

Conclusion

The electric flux Φ through any closed surface S containing a net charge Qis proportional to the charge enclosed

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

23

Thoughts on Gaussrsquos law

Why is Gaussrsquos law so important

Because it relates the electric field E with its sources Q

Given Q distribution find E (ntegral form) Given E find Q (differential form next week)

Is Gaussrsquos law always true Yes no matter what E or what S the flux is always = 4πQ

Is Gaussrsquos law always useful

No itrsquos useful only when the problem has symmetries

(Gaussrsquos law in integral form)

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

24

Applications of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical distribution of charges

Problem Calculate the electric field (everywhere in space) due to a spherical distribution of positive charges or radius R (NB solid sphere with volume charge density ρ)

Approach 1 (mathematician)

bull I know the E due to a pont charge dq dE=dqr2

bull I know how to integrate bull Sove the integralnsde and outsde the sphere (eg rltR and rgtR)

Comment correct but usually heavy on math

Approach 2 (physicist)

bull Why would I ever solve an ntegrals somebody (Gauss) already did it for me bull Just use Gaussrsquos theoremhellip

Comment correct much much less time consuming

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

25

Applications of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical distribution of charges

Physicistrsquos solution 1) Outside the sphere (rgtR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S1 of radius r

2) Inside the sphere (rltR) Apply Gauss on a sphere S2 of radius r

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

26

Do I get full credit for this solution

Did I answer the question completely

No I was asked to determine the electric field The electric field is a vector magnitude and direction

How to get the E direction

Look at the symmetry of the problem Spherical symmetry E must point radially

Complete solution

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

27

Another application of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical shell

Problem Calculate the electric field (everywhere in space) due to a positively charged spherical shell or radius R (surface charge density σ)

Physicistrsquos solutionapply Gauss

1) Outside the sphere (rgtR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S1 of radius r

1) Inside the sphere (rltR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S2 of radius r But sphere is hollow Qenclosed =0 E=0

NB spherical symmetry E is radial

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

28

Still another application of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of infinite sheet of charge

Problem Calculate the electric feld at a distance z from a positively charged infinite plane of surface charge density σ

Again apply Gauss

Trick 1 choose the right Gaussian surface

Look at the symmetry of the problem Choose a cylinder of area A and height +-z

Trick 2 apply Gaussrsquos theorem

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

29

Checklist for solving 8022 problems

Read the problem (I am not jokng) Look at the symmetries before choosng the best coordinate system Look at the symmetries agan and find out what cancels what and the direction of the vectors nvolved

Look for a way to avoid all complicated integration

Remember physicists are lazy complicated integra you screwed up somewhere or there is an easier way out

Turn the math crankhellip Write down the compete solution (magnitudes and directions for all the different regions)

Box the solution your graders will love you If you encounter expansions

Find your expansion coefficient (xltlt1) and ldquomassagerdquo the result until you get something that looks like (1+x)N(1-x)N or ln(1+x) or ex

Donrsquot stop the expansion too early Taylor expansions are more than limitshellip

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

30

Summary and outlook

What have we learned so far

Energy of a system of charges

Concept of electric field E

To describe the effect of charges independenty from the test charge

Gaussrsquos theorem in integral form

Useful to derive E from charge distributon with easy calculations

Next time

Derive Gaussrsquos theorem in a more rigorous way

See Purcel 110 if you cannot waithellip

Gaussrsquos law in differential form

hellip with some more intro to vector calculushellip

Useful to derive charge distributon given the electric felds

Energy associated with an electric field

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

  • Slide 1
  • Slide 2
  • Slide 3
  • Slide 4
  • Slide 5
  • Slide 6
  • Slide 7
  • Slide 8
  • Slide 9
  • Slide 10
  • Slide 11
  • Slide 12
  • Slide 13
  • Slide 14
  • Slide 15
  • Slide 16
  • Slide 17
  • Slide 18
  • Slide 19
  • Slide 20
  • Slide 21
  • Slide 22
  • Slide 23
  • Slide 24
  • Slide 25
  • Slide 26
  • Slide 27
  • Slide 28
  • Slide 29
  • Slide 30
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9

Electric field of a ring of charge

Problem Calculate the electric field created by a uniformly charged ring on its axis

Special case center of the ring General case any point P on the axis

Answers

bull Center of the ring E=0 by symmetry

bull General case

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

10

Electric field of disk of charge

Problem Find the electric field created by adisk of charges on the axis of the disk

Tricka disk is the sum of an infinite number of infinitely thin concentric rings And we know Eringhellip

(creative recycling is fair game in physics)

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

11

E of disk of charge (cont)

If charge is uniformly spread

Electric field created by the ring is

Integrating on r 01048708R

Electric field of a ring of radius r

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

12

Special case 1 R1048708infinity

For finite R

What if Rinfinity Eg what if Rgtgtz

Since

Conclusion

Electric Field created by an infinite conductive plane Direction perpendicular to the plane (+-z) Magnitude 2πσ (constant )

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

13

Special case 2 hgtgtR

For finite R

What happens when hgtgtR

Physicistrsquos approach The disk will look like a point charge with Q=σπ r2

Mathematicians approach Calculate from the previous result for zgtgtR (Taylor expansion)

14

The concept of flux

Consider the flow of water in a river The water velocity is described by

Immerse a squared wire loop of area A in the water (surface S)

Define the loop area vector as

Q how much water will flow through the loop Eg What is the ldquoflux of the velocityrdquo through the surface S

15

What is the flux of the velocity

It depends on how the oop is oriented wrt the waterhellip Assuming constant velocity and plane loop

General case (definition of flux)

16

FAQ what is the direction of dA

Defined unambiguously only for a 3d surface At any point in space dA is perpendicular to the surface It points towards the ldquooutsiderdquo of the surface

Examples

Intuitively

ldquoda is oriented in such a way that if we have a hose inside the surface the flux through the surface will be positiverdquo

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

17

Flux of Electric Field

Definition

Example uniform electric field + flat surface

Calculate the flux

Interpretation Represent E using field lines ΦE is proportional to Nfield lines that go through the loop

NB this interpretation is valid for any electric field andor surface

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

18

ΦE through closed (3d) surface

Consider the total flux of E through a cylinder

Calculate

Cylinder axis is to field lines

The total flux through the cylinder is zero

because

but opposite sign since

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

19

ΦE through closed empty surface

Q1 Is this a coincidence due to shapeorientation of the cylinder

Clue

Think about interpretation of ΦE proportional of field lines through the surfacehellip

Answer

No all field lines that get into the surface have to come out

Conclusion

The electric flux through a closed surface that does not containcharges is zero

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

20

ΦE through surface containing Q

Q1 What if the surface contains charges

Clue

Think about interpretaton of ΦE the lines will ether originate in the surface (positive flux) or terminate inside the surface (negative flux)

Conclusion

The electric flux through a closed surface that does contain a netcharge is non zero

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

21

Simple example

ΦE of charge at center of sphere

Problem

Calculate ΦE for point charge +Q at the center of a sphere of radius R

Solution

everywhere on the sphere

Point charge at distance

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

22

ΦE through a generic surface

What if the surface is not spherical S

Impossible integral

Use intuition and interpretation of flux

Version 1

Consider the sphere S1

Field lines are always continuous

Version 2

Purcell 110 or next lecture

Conclusion

The electric flux Φ through any closed surface S containing a net charge Qis proportional to the charge enclosed

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

23

Thoughts on Gaussrsquos law

Why is Gaussrsquos law so important

Because it relates the electric field E with its sources Q

Given Q distribution find E (ntegral form) Given E find Q (differential form next week)

Is Gaussrsquos law always true Yes no matter what E or what S the flux is always = 4πQ

Is Gaussrsquos law always useful

No itrsquos useful only when the problem has symmetries

(Gaussrsquos law in integral form)

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

24

Applications of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical distribution of charges

Problem Calculate the electric field (everywhere in space) due to a spherical distribution of positive charges or radius R (NB solid sphere with volume charge density ρ)

Approach 1 (mathematician)

bull I know the E due to a pont charge dq dE=dqr2

bull I know how to integrate bull Sove the integralnsde and outsde the sphere (eg rltR and rgtR)

Comment correct but usually heavy on math

Approach 2 (physicist)

bull Why would I ever solve an ntegrals somebody (Gauss) already did it for me bull Just use Gaussrsquos theoremhellip

Comment correct much much less time consuming

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

25

Applications of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical distribution of charges

Physicistrsquos solution 1) Outside the sphere (rgtR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S1 of radius r

2) Inside the sphere (rltR) Apply Gauss on a sphere S2 of radius r

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

26

Do I get full credit for this solution

Did I answer the question completely

No I was asked to determine the electric field The electric field is a vector magnitude and direction

How to get the E direction

Look at the symmetry of the problem Spherical symmetry E must point radially

Complete solution

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

27

Another application of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical shell

Problem Calculate the electric field (everywhere in space) due to a positively charged spherical shell or radius R (surface charge density σ)

Physicistrsquos solutionapply Gauss

1) Outside the sphere (rgtR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S1 of radius r

1) Inside the sphere (rltR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S2 of radius r But sphere is hollow Qenclosed =0 E=0

NB spherical symmetry E is radial

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

28

Still another application of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of infinite sheet of charge

Problem Calculate the electric feld at a distance z from a positively charged infinite plane of surface charge density σ

Again apply Gauss

Trick 1 choose the right Gaussian surface

Look at the symmetry of the problem Choose a cylinder of area A and height +-z

Trick 2 apply Gaussrsquos theorem

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

29

Checklist for solving 8022 problems

Read the problem (I am not jokng) Look at the symmetries before choosng the best coordinate system Look at the symmetries agan and find out what cancels what and the direction of the vectors nvolved

Look for a way to avoid all complicated integration

Remember physicists are lazy complicated integra you screwed up somewhere or there is an easier way out

Turn the math crankhellip Write down the compete solution (magnitudes and directions for all the different regions)

Box the solution your graders will love you If you encounter expansions

Find your expansion coefficient (xltlt1) and ldquomassagerdquo the result until you get something that looks like (1+x)N(1-x)N or ln(1+x) or ex

Donrsquot stop the expansion too early Taylor expansions are more than limitshellip

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

30

Summary and outlook

What have we learned so far

Energy of a system of charges

Concept of electric field E

To describe the effect of charges independenty from the test charge

Gaussrsquos theorem in integral form

Useful to derive E from charge distributon with easy calculations

Next time

Derive Gaussrsquos theorem in a more rigorous way

See Purcel 110 if you cannot waithellip

Gaussrsquos law in differential form

hellip with some more intro to vector calculushellip

Useful to derive charge distributon given the electric felds

Energy associated with an electric field

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

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10

Electric field of disk of charge

Problem Find the electric field created by adisk of charges on the axis of the disk

Tricka disk is the sum of an infinite number of infinitely thin concentric rings And we know Eringhellip

(creative recycling is fair game in physics)

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

11

E of disk of charge (cont)

If charge is uniformly spread

Electric field created by the ring is

Integrating on r 01048708R

Electric field of a ring of radius r

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

12

Special case 1 R1048708infinity

For finite R

What if Rinfinity Eg what if Rgtgtz

Since

Conclusion

Electric Field created by an infinite conductive plane Direction perpendicular to the plane (+-z) Magnitude 2πσ (constant )

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

13

Special case 2 hgtgtR

For finite R

What happens when hgtgtR

Physicistrsquos approach The disk will look like a point charge with Q=σπ r2

Mathematicians approach Calculate from the previous result for zgtgtR (Taylor expansion)

14

The concept of flux

Consider the flow of water in a river The water velocity is described by

Immerse a squared wire loop of area A in the water (surface S)

Define the loop area vector as

Q how much water will flow through the loop Eg What is the ldquoflux of the velocityrdquo through the surface S

15

What is the flux of the velocity

It depends on how the oop is oriented wrt the waterhellip Assuming constant velocity and plane loop

General case (definition of flux)

16

FAQ what is the direction of dA

Defined unambiguously only for a 3d surface At any point in space dA is perpendicular to the surface It points towards the ldquooutsiderdquo of the surface

Examples

Intuitively

ldquoda is oriented in such a way that if we have a hose inside the surface the flux through the surface will be positiverdquo

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

17

Flux of Electric Field

Definition

Example uniform electric field + flat surface

Calculate the flux

Interpretation Represent E using field lines ΦE is proportional to Nfield lines that go through the loop

NB this interpretation is valid for any electric field andor surface

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

18

ΦE through closed (3d) surface

Consider the total flux of E through a cylinder

Calculate

Cylinder axis is to field lines

The total flux through the cylinder is zero

because

but opposite sign since

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

19

ΦE through closed empty surface

Q1 Is this a coincidence due to shapeorientation of the cylinder

Clue

Think about interpretation of ΦE proportional of field lines through the surfacehellip

Answer

No all field lines that get into the surface have to come out

Conclusion

The electric flux through a closed surface that does not containcharges is zero

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

20

ΦE through surface containing Q

Q1 What if the surface contains charges

Clue

Think about interpretaton of ΦE the lines will ether originate in the surface (positive flux) or terminate inside the surface (negative flux)

Conclusion

The electric flux through a closed surface that does contain a netcharge is non zero

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

21

Simple example

ΦE of charge at center of sphere

Problem

Calculate ΦE for point charge +Q at the center of a sphere of radius R

Solution

everywhere on the sphere

Point charge at distance

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

22

ΦE through a generic surface

What if the surface is not spherical S

Impossible integral

Use intuition and interpretation of flux

Version 1

Consider the sphere S1

Field lines are always continuous

Version 2

Purcell 110 or next lecture

Conclusion

The electric flux Φ through any closed surface S containing a net charge Qis proportional to the charge enclosed

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

23

Thoughts on Gaussrsquos law

Why is Gaussrsquos law so important

Because it relates the electric field E with its sources Q

Given Q distribution find E (ntegral form) Given E find Q (differential form next week)

Is Gaussrsquos law always true Yes no matter what E or what S the flux is always = 4πQ

Is Gaussrsquos law always useful

No itrsquos useful only when the problem has symmetries

(Gaussrsquos law in integral form)

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

24

Applications of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical distribution of charges

Problem Calculate the electric field (everywhere in space) due to a spherical distribution of positive charges or radius R (NB solid sphere with volume charge density ρ)

Approach 1 (mathematician)

bull I know the E due to a pont charge dq dE=dqr2

bull I know how to integrate bull Sove the integralnsde and outsde the sphere (eg rltR and rgtR)

Comment correct but usually heavy on math

Approach 2 (physicist)

bull Why would I ever solve an ntegrals somebody (Gauss) already did it for me bull Just use Gaussrsquos theoremhellip

Comment correct much much less time consuming

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

25

Applications of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical distribution of charges

Physicistrsquos solution 1) Outside the sphere (rgtR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S1 of radius r

2) Inside the sphere (rltR) Apply Gauss on a sphere S2 of radius r

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

26

Do I get full credit for this solution

Did I answer the question completely

No I was asked to determine the electric field The electric field is a vector magnitude and direction

How to get the E direction

Look at the symmetry of the problem Spherical symmetry E must point radially

Complete solution

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

27

Another application of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical shell

Problem Calculate the electric field (everywhere in space) due to a positively charged spherical shell or radius R (surface charge density σ)

Physicistrsquos solutionapply Gauss

1) Outside the sphere (rgtR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S1 of radius r

1) Inside the sphere (rltR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S2 of radius r But sphere is hollow Qenclosed =0 E=0

NB spherical symmetry E is radial

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

28

Still another application of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of infinite sheet of charge

Problem Calculate the electric feld at a distance z from a positively charged infinite plane of surface charge density σ

Again apply Gauss

Trick 1 choose the right Gaussian surface

Look at the symmetry of the problem Choose a cylinder of area A and height +-z

Trick 2 apply Gaussrsquos theorem

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

29

Checklist for solving 8022 problems

Read the problem (I am not jokng) Look at the symmetries before choosng the best coordinate system Look at the symmetries agan and find out what cancels what and the direction of the vectors nvolved

Look for a way to avoid all complicated integration

Remember physicists are lazy complicated integra you screwed up somewhere or there is an easier way out

Turn the math crankhellip Write down the compete solution (magnitudes and directions for all the different regions)

Box the solution your graders will love you If you encounter expansions

Find your expansion coefficient (xltlt1) and ldquomassagerdquo the result until you get something that looks like (1+x)N(1-x)N or ln(1+x) or ex

Donrsquot stop the expansion too early Taylor expansions are more than limitshellip

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

30

Summary and outlook

What have we learned so far

Energy of a system of charges

Concept of electric field E

To describe the effect of charges independenty from the test charge

Gaussrsquos theorem in integral form

Useful to derive E from charge distributon with easy calculations

Next time

Derive Gaussrsquos theorem in a more rigorous way

See Purcel 110 if you cannot waithellip

Gaussrsquos law in differential form

hellip with some more intro to vector calculushellip

Useful to derive charge distributon given the electric felds

Energy associated with an electric field

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

  • Slide 1
  • Slide 2
  • Slide 3
  • Slide 4
  • Slide 5
  • Slide 6
  • Slide 7
  • Slide 8
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11

E of disk of charge (cont)

If charge is uniformly spread

Electric field created by the ring is

Integrating on r 01048708R

Electric field of a ring of radius r

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

12

Special case 1 R1048708infinity

For finite R

What if Rinfinity Eg what if Rgtgtz

Since

Conclusion

Electric Field created by an infinite conductive plane Direction perpendicular to the plane (+-z) Magnitude 2πσ (constant )

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

13

Special case 2 hgtgtR

For finite R

What happens when hgtgtR

Physicistrsquos approach The disk will look like a point charge with Q=σπ r2

Mathematicians approach Calculate from the previous result for zgtgtR (Taylor expansion)

14

The concept of flux

Consider the flow of water in a river The water velocity is described by

Immerse a squared wire loop of area A in the water (surface S)

Define the loop area vector as

Q how much water will flow through the loop Eg What is the ldquoflux of the velocityrdquo through the surface S

15

What is the flux of the velocity

It depends on how the oop is oriented wrt the waterhellip Assuming constant velocity and plane loop

General case (definition of flux)

16

FAQ what is the direction of dA

Defined unambiguously only for a 3d surface At any point in space dA is perpendicular to the surface It points towards the ldquooutsiderdquo of the surface

Examples

Intuitively

ldquoda is oriented in such a way that if we have a hose inside the surface the flux through the surface will be positiverdquo

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

17

Flux of Electric Field

Definition

Example uniform electric field + flat surface

Calculate the flux

Interpretation Represent E using field lines ΦE is proportional to Nfield lines that go through the loop

NB this interpretation is valid for any electric field andor surface

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

18

ΦE through closed (3d) surface

Consider the total flux of E through a cylinder

Calculate

Cylinder axis is to field lines

The total flux through the cylinder is zero

because

but opposite sign since

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

19

ΦE through closed empty surface

Q1 Is this a coincidence due to shapeorientation of the cylinder

Clue

Think about interpretation of ΦE proportional of field lines through the surfacehellip

Answer

No all field lines that get into the surface have to come out

Conclusion

The electric flux through a closed surface that does not containcharges is zero

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

20

ΦE through surface containing Q

Q1 What if the surface contains charges

Clue

Think about interpretaton of ΦE the lines will ether originate in the surface (positive flux) or terminate inside the surface (negative flux)

Conclusion

The electric flux through a closed surface that does contain a netcharge is non zero

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

21

Simple example

ΦE of charge at center of sphere

Problem

Calculate ΦE for point charge +Q at the center of a sphere of radius R

Solution

everywhere on the sphere

Point charge at distance

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

22

ΦE through a generic surface

What if the surface is not spherical S

Impossible integral

Use intuition and interpretation of flux

Version 1

Consider the sphere S1

Field lines are always continuous

Version 2

Purcell 110 or next lecture

Conclusion

The electric flux Φ through any closed surface S containing a net charge Qis proportional to the charge enclosed

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

23

Thoughts on Gaussrsquos law

Why is Gaussrsquos law so important

Because it relates the electric field E with its sources Q

Given Q distribution find E (ntegral form) Given E find Q (differential form next week)

Is Gaussrsquos law always true Yes no matter what E or what S the flux is always = 4πQ

Is Gaussrsquos law always useful

No itrsquos useful only when the problem has symmetries

(Gaussrsquos law in integral form)

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

24

Applications of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical distribution of charges

Problem Calculate the electric field (everywhere in space) due to a spherical distribution of positive charges or radius R (NB solid sphere with volume charge density ρ)

Approach 1 (mathematician)

bull I know the E due to a pont charge dq dE=dqr2

bull I know how to integrate bull Sove the integralnsde and outsde the sphere (eg rltR and rgtR)

Comment correct but usually heavy on math

Approach 2 (physicist)

bull Why would I ever solve an ntegrals somebody (Gauss) already did it for me bull Just use Gaussrsquos theoremhellip

Comment correct much much less time consuming

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

25

Applications of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical distribution of charges

Physicistrsquos solution 1) Outside the sphere (rgtR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S1 of radius r

2) Inside the sphere (rltR) Apply Gauss on a sphere S2 of radius r

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

26

Do I get full credit for this solution

Did I answer the question completely

No I was asked to determine the electric field The electric field is a vector magnitude and direction

How to get the E direction

Look at the symmetry of the problem Spherical symmetry E must point radially

Complete solution

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

27

Another application of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical shell

Problem Calculate the electric field (everywhere in space) due to a positively charged spherical shell or radius R (surface charge density σ)

Physicistrsquos solutionapply Gauss

1) Outside the sphere (rgtR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S1 of radius r

1) Inside the sphere (rltR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S2 of radius r But sphere is hollow Qenclosed =0 E=0

NB spherical symmetry E is radial

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

28

Still another application of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of infinite sheet of charge

Problem Calculate the electric feld at a distance z from a positively charged infinite plane of surface charge density σ

Again apply Gauss

Trick 1 choose the right Gaussian surface

Look at the symmetry of the problem Choose a cylinder of area A and height +-z

Trick 2 apply Gaussrsquos theorem

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

29

Checklist for solving 8022 problems

Read the problem (I am not jokng) Look at the symmetries before choosng the best coordinate system Look at the symmetries agan and find out what cancels what and the direction of the vectors nvolved

Look for a way to avoid all complicated integration

Remember physicists are lazy complicated integra you screwed up somewhere or there is an easier way out

Turn the math crankhellip Write down the compete solution (magnitudes and directions for all the different regions)

Box the solution your graders will love you If you encounter expansions

Find your expansion coefficient (xltlt1) and ldquomassagerdquo the result until you get something that looks like (1+x)N(1-x)N or ln(1+x) or ex

Donrsquot stop the expansion too early Taylor expansions are more than limitshellip

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

30

Summary and outlook

What have we learned so far

Energy of a system of charges

Concept of electric field E

To describe the effect of charges independenty from the test charge

Gaussrsquos theorem in integral form

Useful to derive E from charge distributon with easy calculations

Next time

Derive Gaussrsquos theorem in a more rigorous way

See Purcel 110 if you cannot waithellip

Gaussrsquos law in differential form

hellip with some more intro to vector calculushellip

Useful to derive charge distributon given the electric felds

Energy associated with an electric field

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

  • Slide 1
  • Slide 2
  • Slide 3
  • Slide 4
  • Slide 5
  • Slide 6
  • Slide 7
  • Slide 8
  • Slide 9
  • Slide 10
  • Slide 11
  • Slide 12
  • Slide 13
  • Slide 14
  • Slide 15
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  • Slide 18
  • Slide 19
  • Slide 20
  • Slide 21
  • Slide 22
  • Slide 23
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  • Slide 25
  • Slide 26
  • Slide 27
  • Slide 28
  • Slide 29
  • Slide 30
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12

Special case 1 R1048708infinity

For finite R

What if Rinfinity Eg what if Rgtgtz

Since

Conclusion

Electric Field created by an infinite conductive plane Direction perpendicular to the plane (+-z) Magnitude 2πσ (constant )

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

13

Special case 2 hgtgtR

For finite R

What happens when hgtgtR

Physicistrsquos approach The disk will look like a point charge with Q=σπ r2

Mathematicians approach Calculate from the previous result for zgtgtR (Taylor expansion)

14

The concept of flux

Consider the flow of water in a river The water velocity is described by

Immerse a squared wire loop of area A in the water (surface S)

Define the loop area vector as

Q how much water will flow through the loop Eg What is the ldquoflux of the velocityrdquo through the surface S

15

What is the flux of the velocity

It depends on how the oop is oriented wrt the waterhellip Assuming constant velocity and plane loop

General case (definition of flux)

16

FAQ what is the direction of dA

Defined unambiguously only for a 3d surface At any point in space dA is perpendicular to the surface It points towards the ldquooutsiderdquo of the surface

Examples

Intuitively

ldquoda is oriented in such a way that if we have a hose inside the surface the flux through the surface will be positiverdquo

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

17

Flux of Electric Field

Definition

Example uniform electric field + flat surface

Calculate the flux

Interpretation Represent E using field lines ΦE is proportional to Nfield lines that go through the loop

NB this interpretation is valid for any electric field andor surface

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

18

ΦE through closed (3d) surface

Consider the total flux of E through a cylinder

Calculate

Cylinder axis is to field lines

The total flux through the cylinder is zero

because

but opposite sign since

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

19

ΦE through closed empty surface

Q1 Is this a coincidence due to shapeorientation of the cylinder

Clue

Think about interpretation of ΦE proportional of field lines through the surfacehellip

Answer

No all field lines that get into the surface have to come out

Conclusion

The electric flux through a closed surface that does not containcharges is zero

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

20

ΦE through surface containing Q

Q1 What if the surface contains charges

Clue

Think about interpretaton of ΦE the lines will ether originate in the surface (positive flux) or terminate inside the surface (negative flux)

Conclusion

The electric flux through a closed surface that does contain a netcharge is non zero

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

21

Simple example

ΦE of charge at center of sphere

Problem

Calculate ΦE for point charge +Q at the center of a sphere of radius R

Solution

everywhere on the sphere

Point charge at distance

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

22

ΦE through a generic surface

What if the surface is not spherical S

Impossible integral

Use intuition and interpretation of flux

Version 1

Consider the sphere S1

Field lines are always continuous

Version 2

Purcell 110 or next lecture

Conclusion

The electric flux Φ through any closed surface S containing a net charge Qis proportional to the charge enclosed

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

23

Thoughts on Gaussrsquos law

Why is Gaussrsquos law so important

Because it relates the electric field E with its sources Q

Given Q distribution find E (ntegral form) Given E find Q (differential form next week)

Is Gaussrsquos law always true Yes no matter what E or what S the flux is always = 4πQ

Is Gaussrsquos law always useful

No itrsquos useful only when the problem has symmetries

(Gaussrsquos law in integral form)

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

24

Applications of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical distribution of charges

Problem Calculate the electric field (everywhere in space) due to a spherical distribution of positive charges or radius R (NB solid sphere with volume charge density ρ)

Approach 1 (mathematician)

bull I know the E due to a pont charge dq dE=dqr2

bull I know how to integrate bull Sove the integralnsde and outsde the sphere (eg rltR and rgtR)

Comment correct but usually heavy on math

Approach 2 (physicist)

bull Why would I ever solve an ntegrals somebody (Gauss) already did it for me bull Just use Gaussrsquos theoremhellip

Comment correct much much less time consuming

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

25

Applications of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical distribution of charges

Physicistrsquos solution 1) Outside the sphere (rgtR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S1 of radius r

2) Inside the sphere (rltR) Apply Gauss on a sphere S2 of radius r

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

26

Do I get full credit for this solution

Did I answer the question completely

No I was asked to determine the electric field The electric field is a vector magnitude and direction

How to get the E direction

Look at the symmetry of the problem Spherical symmetry E must point radially

Complete solution

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

27

Another application of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical shell

Problem Calculate the electric field (everywhere in space) due to a positively charged spherical shell or radius R (surface charge density σ)

Physicistrsquos solutionapply Gauss

1) Outside the sphere (rgtR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S1 of radius r

1) Inside the sphere (rltR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S2 of radius r But sphere is hollow Qenclosed =0 E=0

NB spherical symmetry E is radial

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

28

Still another application of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of infinite sheet of charge

Problem Calculate the electric feld at a distance z from a positively charged infinite plane of surface charge density σ

Again apply Gauss

Trick 1 choose the right Gaussian surface

Look at the symmetry of the problem Choose a cylinder of area A and height +-z

Trick 2 apply Gaussrsquos theorem

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

29

Checklist for solving 8022 problems

Read the problem (I am not jokng) Look at the symmetries before choosng the best coordinate system Look at the symmetries agan and find out what cancels what and the direction of the vectors nvolved

Look for a way to avoid all complicated integration

Remember physicists are lazy complicated integra you screwed up somewhere or there is an easier way out

Turn the math crankhellip Write down the compete solution (magnitudes and directions for all the different regions)

Box the solution your graders will love you If you encounter expansions

Find your expansion coefficient (xltlt1) and ldquomassagerdquo the result until you get something that looks like (1+x)N(1-x)N or ln(1+x) or ex

Donrsquot stop the expansion too early Taylor expansions are more than limitshellip

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

30

Summary and outlook

What have we learned so far

Energy of a system of charges

Concept of electric field E

To describe the effect of charges independenty from the test charge

Gaussrsquos theorem in integral form

Useful to derive E from charge distributon with easy calculations

Next time

Derive Gaussrsquos theorem in a more rigorous way

See Purcel 110 if you cannot waithellip

Gaussrsquos law in differential form

hellip with some more intro to vector calculushellip

Useful to derive charge distributon given the electric felds

Energy associated with an electric field

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

  • Slide 1
  • Slide 2
  • Slide 3
  • Slide 4
  • Slide 5
  • Slide 6
  • Slide 7
  • Slide 8
  • Slide 9
  • Slide 10
  • Slide 11
  • Slide 12
  • Slide 13
  • Slide 14
  • Slide 15
  • Slide 16
  • Slide 17
  • Slide 18
  • Slide 19
  • Slide 20
  • Slide 21
  • Slide 22
  • Slide 23
  • Slide 24
  • Slide 25
  • Slide 26
  • Slide 27
  • Slide 28
  • Slide 29
  • Slide 30
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13

Special case 2 hgtgtR

For finite R

What happens when hgtgtR

Physicistrsquos approach The disk will look like a point charge with Q=σπ r2

Mathematicians approach Calculate from the previous result for zgtgtR (Taylor expansion)

14

The concept of flux

Consider the flow of water in a river The water velocity is described by

Immerse a squared wire loop of area A in the water (surface S)

Define the loop area vector as

Q how much water will flow through the loop Eg What is the ldquoflux of the velocityrdquo through the surface S

15

What is the flux of the velocity

It depends on how the oop is oriented wrt the waterhellip Assuming constant velocity and plane loop

General case (definition of flux)

16

FAQ what is the direction of dA

Defined unambiguously only for a 3d surface At any point in space dA is perpendicular to the surface It points towards the ldquooutsiderdquo of the surface

Examples

Intuitively

ldquoda is oriented in such a way that if we have a hose inside the surface the flux through the surface will be positiverdquo

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

17

Flux of Electric Field

Definition

Example uniform electric field + flat surface

Calculate the flux

Interpretation Represent E using field lines ΦE is proportional to Nfield lines that go through the loop

NB this interpretation is valid for any electric field andor surface

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

18

ΦE through closed (3d) surface

Consider the total flux of E through a cylinder

Calculate

Cylinder axis is to field lines

The total flux through the cylinder is zero

because

but opposite sign since

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

19

ΦE through closed empty surface

Q1 Is this a coincidence due to shapeorientation of the cylinder

Clue

Think about interpretation of ΦE proportional of field lines through the surfacehellip

Answer

No all field lines that get into the surface have to come out

Conclusion

The electric flux through a closed surface that does not containcharges is zero

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

20

ΦE through surface containing Q

Q1 What if the surface contains charges

Clue

Think about interpretaton of ΦE the lines will ether originate in the surface (positive flux) or terminate inside the surface (negative flux)

Conclusion

The electric flux through a closed surface that does contain a netcharge is non zero

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

21

Simple example

ΦE of charge at center of sphere

Problem

Calculate ΦE for point charge +Q at the center of a sphere of radius R

Solution

everywhere on the sphere

Point charge at distance

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

22

ΦE through a generic surface

What if the surface is not spherical S

Impossible integral

Use intuition and interpretation of flux

Version 1

Consider the sphere S1

Field lines are always continuous

Version 2

Purcell 110 or next lecture

Conclusion

The electric flux Φ through any closed surface S containing a net charge Qis proportional to the charge enclosed

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

23

Thoughts on Gaussrsquos law

Why is Gaussrsquos law so important

Because it relates the electric field E with its sources Q

Given Q distribution find E (ntegral form) Given E find Q (differential form next week)

Is Gaussrsquos law always true Yes no matter what E or what S the flux is always = 4πQ

Is Gaussrsquos law always useful

No itrsquos useful only when the problem has symmetries

(Gaussrsquos law in integral form)

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

24

Applications of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical distribution of charges

Problem Calculate the electric field (everywhere in space) due to a spherical distribution of positive charges or radius R (NB solid sphere with volume charge density ρ)

Approach 1 (mathematician)

bull I know the E due to a pont charge dq dE=dqr2

bull I know how to integrate bull Sove the integralnsde and outsde the sphere (eg rltR and rgtR)

Comment correct but usually heavy on math

Approach 2 (physicist)

bull Why would I ever solve an ntegrals somebody (Gauss) already did it for me bull Just use Gaussrsquos theoremhellip

Comment correct much much less time consuming

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

25

Applications of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical distribution of charges

Physicistrsquos solution 1) Outside the sphere (rgtR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S1 of radius r

2) Inside the sphere (rltR) Apply Gauss on a sphere S2 of radius r

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

26

Do I get full credit for this solution

Did I answer the question completely

No I was asked to determine the electric field The electric field is a vector magnitude and direction

How to get the E direction

Look at the symmetry of the problem Spherical symmetry E must point radially

Complete solution

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

27

Another application of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical shell

Problem Calculate the electric field (everywhere in space) due to a positively charged spherical shell or radius R (surface charge density σ)

Physicistrsquos solutionapply Gauss

1) Outside the sphere (rgtR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S1 of radius r

1) Inside the sphere (rltR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S2 of radius r But sphere is hollow Qenclosed =0 E=0

NB spherical symmetry E is radial

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

28

Still another application of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of infinite sheet of charge

Problem Calculate the electric feld at a distance z from a positively charged infinite plane of surface charge density σ

Again apply Gauss

Trick 1 choose the right Gaussian surface

Look at the symmetry of the problem Choose a cylinder of area A and height +-z

Trick 2 apply Gaussrsquos theorem

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

29

Checklist for solving 8022 problems

Read the problem (I am not jokng) Look at the symmetries before choosng the best coordinate system Look at the symmetries agan and find out what cancels what and the direction of the vectors nvolved

Look for a way to avoid all complicated integration

Remember physicists are lazy complicated integra you screwed up somewhere or there is an easier way out

Turn the math crankhellip Write down the compete solution (magnitudes and directions for all the different regions)

Box the solution your graders will love you If you encounter expansions

Find your expansion coefficient (xltlt1) and ldquomassagerdquo the result until you get something that looks like (1+x)N(1-x)N or ln(1+x) or ex

Donrsquot stop the expansion too early Taylor expansions are more than limitshellip

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

30

Summary and outlook

What have we learned so far

Energy of a system of charges

Concept of electric field E

To describe the effect of charges independenty from the test charge

Gaussrsquos theorem in integral form

Useful to derive E from charge distributon with easy calculations

Next time

Derive Gaussrsquos theorem in a more rigorous way

See Purcel 110 if you cannot waithellip

Gaussrsquos law in differential form

hellip with some more intro to vector calculushellip

Useful to derive charge distributon given the electric felds

Energy associated with an electric field

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

  • Slide 1
  • Slide 2
  • Slide 3
  • Slide 4
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14

The concept of flux

Consider the flow of water in a river The water velocity is described by

Immerse a squared wire loop of area A in the water (surface S)

Define the loop area vector as

Q how much water will flow through the loop Eg What is the ldquoflux of the velocityrdquo through the surface S

15

What is the flux of the velocity

It depends on how the oop is oriented wrt the waterhellip Assuming constant velocity and plane loop

General case (definition of flux)

16

FAQ what is the direction of dA

Defined unambiguously only for a 3d surface At any point in space dA is perpendicular to the surface It points towards the ldquooutsiderdquo of the surface

Examples

Intuitively

ldquoda is oriented in such a way that if we have a hose inside the surface the flux through the surface will be positiverdquo

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

17

Flux of Electric Field

Definition

Example uniform electric field + flat surface

Calculate the flux

Interpretation Represent E using field lines ΦE is proportional to Nfield lines that go through the loop

NB this interpretation is valid for any electric field andor surface

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

18

ΦE through closed (3d) surface

Consider the total flux of E through a cylinder

Calculate

Cylinder axis is to field lines

The total flux through the cylinder is zero

because

but opposite sign since

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

19

ΦE through closed empty surface

Q1 Is this a coincidence due to shapeorientation of the cylinder

Clue

Think about interpretation of ΦE proportional of field lines through the surfacehellip

Answer

No all field lines that get into the surface have to come out

Conclusion

The electric flux through a closed surface that does not containcharges is zero

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

20

ΦE through surface containing Q

Q1 What if the surface contains charges

Clue

Think about interpretaton of ΦE the lines will ether originate in the surface (positive flux) or terminate inside the surface (negative flux)

Conclusion

The electric flux through a closed surface that does contain a netcharge is non zero

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

21

Simple example

ΦE of charge at center of sphere

Problem

Calculate ΦE for point charge +Q at the center of a sphere of radius R

Solution

everywhere on the sphere

Point charge at distance

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

22

ΦE through a generic surface

What if the surface is not spherical S

Impossible integral

Use intuition and interpretation of flux

Version 1

Consider the sphere S1

Field lines are always continuous

Version 2

Purcell 110 or next lecture

Conclusion

The electric flux Φ through any closed surface S containing a net charge Qis proportional to the charge enclosed

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

23

Thoughts on Gaussrsquos law

Why is Gaussrsquos law so important

Because it relates the electric field E with its sources Q

Given Q distribution find E (ntegral form) Given E find Q (differential form next week)

Is Gaussrsquos law always true Yes no matter what E or what S the flux is always = 4πQ

Is Gaussrsquos law always useful

No itrsquos useful only when the problem has symmetries

(Gaussrsquos law in integral form)

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

24

Applications of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical distribution of charges

Problem Calculate the electric field (everywhere in space) due to a spherical distribution of positive charges or radius R (NB solid sphere with volume charge density ρ)

Approach 1 (mathematician)

bull I know the E due to a pont charge dq dE=dqr2

bull I know how to integrate bull Sove the integralnsde and outsde the sphere (eg rltR and rgtR)

Comment correct but usually heavy on math

Approach 2 (physicist)

bull Why would I ever solve an ntegrals somebody (Gauss) already did it for me bull Just use Gaussrsquos theoremhellip

Comment correct much much less time consuming

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

25

Applications of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical distribution of charges

Physicistrsquos solution 1) Outside the sphere (rgtR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S1 of radius r

2) Inside the sphere (rltR) Apply Gauss on a sphere S2 of radius r

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

26

Do I get full credit for this solution

Did I answer the question completely

No I was asked to determine the electric field The electric field is a vector magnitude and direction

How to get the E direction

Look at the symmetry of the problem Spherical symmetry E must point radially

Complete solution

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

27

Another application of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical shell

Problem Calculate the electric field (everywhere in space) due to a positively charged spherical shell or radius R (surface charge density σ)

Physicistrsquos solutionapply Gauss

1) Outside the sphere (rgtR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S1 of radius r

1) Inside the sphere (rltR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S2 of radius r But sphere is hollow Qenclosed =0 E=0

NB spherical symmetry E is radial

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

28

Still another application of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of infinite sheet of charge

Problem Calculate the electric feld at a distance z from a positively charged infinite plane of surface charge density σ

Again apply Gauss

Trick 1 choose the right Gaussian surface

Look at the symmetry of the problem Choose a cylinder of area A and height +-z

Trick 2 apply Gaussrsquos theorem

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

29

Checklist for solving 8022 problems

Read the problem (I am not jokng) Look at the symmetries before choosng the best coordinate system Look at the symmetries agan and find out what cancels what and the direction of the vectors nvolved

Look for a way to avoid all complicated integration

Remember physicists are lazy complicated integra you screwed up somewhere or there is an easier way out

Turn the math crankhellip Write down the compete solution (magnitudes and directions for all the different regions)

Box the solution your graders will love you If you encounter expansions

Find your expansion coefficient (xltlt1) and ldquomassagerdquo the result until you get something that looks like (1+x)N(1-x)N or ln(1+x) or ex

Donrsquot stop the expansion too early Taylor expansions are more than limitshellip

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

30

Summary and outlook

What have we learned so far

Energy of a system of charges

Concept of electric field E

To describe the effect of charges independenty from the test charge

Gaussrsquos theorem in integral form

Useful to derive E from charge distributon with easy calculations

Next time

Derive Gaussrsquos theorem in a more rigorous way

See Purcel 110 if you cannot waithellip

Gaussrsquos law in differential form

hellip with some more intro to vector calculushellip

Useful to derive charge distributon given the electric felds

Energy associated with an electric field

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

  • Slide 1
  • Slide 2
  • Slide 3
  • Slide 4
  • Slide 5
  • Slide 6
  • Slide 7
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15

What is the flux of the velocity

It depends on how the oop is oriented wrt the waterhellip Assuming constant velocity and plane loop

General case (definition of flux)

16

FAQ what is the direction of dA

Defined unambiguously only for a 3d surface At any point in space dA is perpendicular to the surface It points towards the ldquooutsiderdquo of the surface

Examples

Intuitively

ldquoda is oriented in such a way that if we have a hose inside the surface the flux through the surface will be positiverdquo

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

17

Flux of Electric Field

Definition

Example uniform electric field + flat surface

Calculate the flux

Interpretation Represent E using field lines ΦE is proportional to Nfield lines that go through the loop

NB this interpretation is valid for any electric field andor surface

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

18

ΦE through closed (3d) surface

Consider the total flux of E through a cylinder

Calculate

Cylinder axis is to field lines

The total flux through the cylinder is zero

because

but opposite sign since

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

19

ΦE through closed empty surface

Q1 Is this a coincidence due to shapeorientation of the cylinder

Clue

Think about interpretation of ΦE proportional of field lines through the surfacehellip

Answer

No all field lines that get into the surface have to come out

Conclusion

The electric flux through a closed surface that does not containcharges is zero

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

20

ΦE through surface containing Q

Q1 What if the surface contains charges

Clue

Think about interpretaton of ΦE the lines will ether originate in the surface (positive flux) or terminate inside the surface (negative flux)

Conclusion

The electric flux through a closed surface that does contain a netcharge is non zero

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

21

Simple example

ΦE of charge at center of sphere

Problem

Calculate ΦE for point charge +Q at the center of a sphere of radius R

Solution

everywhere on the sphere

Point charge at distance

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

22

ΦE through a generic surface

What if the surface is not spherical S

Impossible integral

Use intuition and interpretation of flux

Version 1

Consider the sphere S1

Field lines are always continuous

Version 2

Purcell 110 or next lecture

Conclusion

The electric flux Φ through any closed surface S containing a net charge Qis proportional to the charge enclosed

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

23

Thoughts on Gaussrsquos law

Why is Gaussrsquos law so important

Because it relates the electric field E with its sources Q

Given Q distribution find E (ntegral form) Given E find Q (differential form next week)

Is Gaussrsquos law always true Yes no matter what E or what S the flux is always = 4πQ

Is Gaussrsquos law always useful

No itrsquos useful only when the problem has symmetries

(Gaussrsquos law in integral form)

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

24

Applications of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical distribution of charges

Problem Calculate the electric field (everywhere in space) due to a spherical distribution of positive charges or radius R (NB solid sphere with volume charge density ρ)

Approach 1 (mathematician)

bull I know the E due to a pont charge dq dE=dqr2

bull I know how to integrate bull Sove the integralnsde and outsde the sphere (eg rltR and rgtR)

Comment correct but usually heavy on math

Approach 2 (physicist)

bull Why would I ever solve an ntegrals somebody (Gauss) already did it for me bull Just use Gaussrsquos theoremhellip

Comment correct much much less time consuming

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

25

Applications of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical distribution of charges

Physicistrsquos solution 1) Outside the sphere (rgtR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S1 of radius r

2) Inside the sphere (rltR) Apply Gauss on a sphere S2 of radius r

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

26

Do I get full credit for this solution

Did I answer the question completely

No I was asked to determine the electric field The electric field is a vector magnitude and direction

How to get the E direction

Look at the symmetry of the problem Spherical symmetry E must point radially

Complete solution

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

27

Another application of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical shell

Problem Calculate the electric field (everywhere in space) due to a positively charged spherical shell or radius R (surface charge density σ)

Physicistrsquos solutionapply Gauss

1) Outside the sphere (rgtR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S1 of radius r

1) Inside the sphere (rltR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S2 of radius r But sphere is hollow Qenclosed =0 E=0

NB spherical symmetry E is radial

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

28

Still another application of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of infinite sheet of charge

Problem Calculate the electric feld at a distance z from a positively charged infinite plane of surface charge density σ

Again apply Gauss

Trick 1 choose the right Gaussian surface

Look at the symmetry of the problem Choose a cylinder of area A and height +-z

Trick 2 apply Gaussrsquos theorem

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

29

Checklist for solving 8022 problems

Read the problem (I am not jokng) Look at the symmetries before choosng the best coordinate system Look at the symmetries agan and find out what cancels what and the direction of the vectors nvolved

Look for a way to avoid all complicated integration

Remember physicists are lazy complicated integra you screwed up somewhere or there is an easier way out

Turn the math crankhellip Write down the compete solution (magnitudes and directions for all the different regions)

Box the solution your graders will love you If you encounter expansions

Find your expansion coefficient (xltlt1) and ldquomassagerdquo the result until you get something that looks like (1+x)N(1-x)N or ln(1+x) or ex

Donrsquot stop the expansion too early Taylor expansions are more than limitshellip

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

30

Summary and outlook

What have we learned so far

Energy of a system of charges

Concept of electric field E

To describe the effect of charges independenty from the test charge

Gaussrsquos theorem in integral form

Useful to derive E from charge distributon with easy calculations

Next time

Derive Gaussrsquos theorem in a more rigorous way

See Purcel 110 if you cannot waithellip

Gaussrsquos law in differential form

hellip with some more intro to vector calculushellip

Useful to derive charge distributon given the electric felds

Energy associated with an electric field

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

  • Slide 1
  • Slide 2
  • Slide 3
  • Slide 4
  • Slide 5
  • Slide 6
  • Slide 7
  • Slide 8
  • Slide 9
  • Slide 10
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  • Slide 30
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16

FAQ what is the direction of dA

Defined unambiguously only for a 3d surface At any point in space dA is perpendicular to the surface It points towards the ldquooutsiderdquo of the surface

Examples

Intuitively

ldquoda is oriented in such a way that if we have a hose inside the surface the flux through the surface will be positiverdquo

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

17

Flux of Electric Field

Definition

Example uniform electric field + flat surface

Calculate the flux

Interpretation Represent E using field lines ΦE is proportional to Nfield lines that go through the loop

NB this interpretation is valid for any electric field andor surface

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

18

ΦE through closed (3d) surface

Consider the total flux of E through a cylinder

Calculate

Cylinder axis is to field lines

The total flux through the cylinder is zero

because

but opposite sign since

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

19

ΦE through closed empty surface

Q1 Is this a coincidence due to shapeorientation of the cylinder

Clue

Think about interpretation of ΦE proportional of field lines through the surfacehellip

Answer

No all field lines that get into the surface have to come out

Conclusion

The electric flux through a closed surface that does not containcharges is zero

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

20

ΦE through surface containing Q

Q1 What if the surface contains charges

Clue

Think about interpretaton of ΦE the lines will ether originate in the surface (positive flux) or terminate inside the surface (negative flux)

Conclusion

The electric flux through a closed surface that does contain a netcharge is non zero

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

21

Simple example

ΦE of charge at center of sphere

Problem

Calculate ΦE for point charge +Q at the center of a sphere of radius R

Solution

everywhere on the sphere

Point charge at distance

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

22

ΦE through a generic surface

What if the surface is not spherical S

Impossible integral

Use intuition and interpretation of flux

Version 1

Consider the sphere S1

Field lines are always continuous

Version 2

Purcell 110 or next lecture

Conclusion

The electric flux Φ through any closed surface S containing a net charge Qis proportional to the charge enclosed

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

23

Thoughts on Gaussrsquos law

Why is Gaussrsquos law so important

Because it relates the electric field E with its sources Q

Given Q distribution find E (ntegral form) Given E find Q (differential form next week)

Is Gaussrsquos law always true Yes no matter what E or what S the flux is always = 4πQ

Is Gaussrsquos law always useful

No itrsquos useful only when the problem has symmetries

(Gaussrsquos law in integral form)

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

24

Applications of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical distribution of charges

Problem Calculate the electric field (everywhere in space) due to a spherical distribution of positive charges or radius R (NB solid sphere with volume charge density ρ)

Approach 1 (mathematician)

bull I know the E due to a pont charge dq dE=dqr2

bull I know how to integrate bull Sove the integralnsde and outsde the sphere (eg rltR and rgtR)

Comment correct but usually heavy on math

Approach 2 (physicist)

bull Why would I ever solve an ntegrals somebody (Gauss) already did it for me bull Just use Gaussrsquos theoremhellip

Comment correct much much less time consuming

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

25

Applications of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical distribution of charges

Physicistrsquos solution 1) Outside the sphere (rgtR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S1 of radius r

2) Inside the sphere (rltR) Apply Gauss on a sphere S2 of radius r

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

26

Do I get full credit for this solution

Did I answer the question completely

No I was asked to determine the electric field The electric field is a vector magnitude and direction

How to get the E direction

Look at the symmetry of the problem Spherical symmetry E must point radially

Complete solution

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

27

Another application of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical shell

Problem Calculate the electric field (everywhere in space) due to a positively charged spherical shell or radius R (surface charge density σ)

Physicistrsquos solutionapply Gauss

1) Outside the sphere (rgtR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S1 of radius r

1) Inside the sphere (rltR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S2 of radius r But sphere is hollow Qenclosed =0 E=0

NB spherical symmetry E is radial

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

28

Still another application of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of infinite sheet of charge

Problem Calculate the electric feld at a distance z from a positively charged infinite plane of surface charge density σ

Again apply Gauss

Trick 1 choose the right Gaussian surface

Look at the symmetry of the problem Choose a cylinder of area A and height +-z

Trick 2 apply Gaussrsquos theorem

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

29

Checklist for solving 8022 problems

Read the problem (I am not jokng) Look at the symmetries before choosng the best coordinate system Look at the symmetries agan and find out what cancels what and the direction of the vectors nvolved

Look for a way to avoid all complicated integration

Remember physicists are lazy complicated integra you screwed up somewhere or there is an easier way out

Turn the math crankhellip Write down the compete solution (magnitudes and directions for all the different regions)

Box the solution your graders will love you If you encounter expansions

Find your expansion coefficient (xltlt1) and ldquomassagerdquo the result until you get something that looks like (1+x)N(1-x)N or ln(1+x) or ex

Donrsquot stop the expansion too early Taylor expansions are more than limitshellip

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

30

Summary and outlook

What have we learned so far

Energy of a system of charges

Concept of electric field E

To describe the effect of charges independenty from the test charge

Gaussrsquos theorem in integral form

Useful to derive E from charge distributon with easy calculations

Next time

Derive Gaussrsquos theorem in a more rigorous way

See Purcel 110 if you cannot waithellip

Gaussrsquos law in differential form

hellip with some more intro to vector calculushellip

Useful to derive charge distributon given the electric felds

Energy associated with an electric field

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

  • Slide 1
  • Slide 2
  • Slide 3
  • Slide 4
  • Slide 5
  • Slide 6
  • Slide 7
  • Slide 8
  • Slide 9
  • Slide 10
  • Slide 11
  • Slide 12
  • Slide 13
  • Slide 14
  • Slide 15
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  • Slide 21
  • Slide 22
  • Slide 23
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  • Slide 26
  • Slide 27
  • Slide 28
  • Slide 29
  • Slide 30
Page 17: 1 l8.022 (E&M) -Lecture 2 Topics:  Energy stored in a system of charges  Electric field: concept and problems  Gauss’s law and its applications Feedback:

17

Flux of Electric Field

Definition

Example uniform electric field + flat surface

Calculate the flux

Interpretation Represent E using field lines ΦE is proportional to Nfield lines that go through the loop

NB this interpretation is valid for any electric field andor surface

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

18

ΦE through closed (3d) surface

Consider the total flux of E through a cylinder

Calculate

Cylinder axis is to field lines

The total flux through the cylinder is zero

because

but opposite sign since

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

19

ΦE through closed empty surface

Q1 Is this a coincidence due to shapeorientation of the cylinder

Clue

Think about interpretation of ΦE proportional of field lines through the surfacehellip

Answer

No all field lines that get into the surface have to come out

Conclusion

The electric flux through a closed surface that does not containcharges is zero

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

20

ΦE through surface containing Q

Q1 What if the surface contains charges

Clue

Think about interpretaton of ΦE the lines will ether originate in the surface (positive flux) or terminate inside the surface (negative flux)

Conclusion

The electric flux through a closed surface that does contain a netcharge is non zero

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

21

Simple example

ΦE of charge at center of sphere

Problem

Calculate ΦE for point charge +Q at the center of a sphere of radius R

Solution

everywhere on the sphere

Point charge at distance

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

22

ΦE through a generic surface

What if the surface is not spherical S

Impossible integral

Use intuition and interpretation of flux

Version 1

Consider the sphere S1

Field lines are always continuous

Version 2

Purcell 110 or next lecture

Conclusion

The electric flux Φ through any closed surface S containing a net charge Qis proportional to the charge enclosed

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

23

Thoughts on Gaussrsquos law

Why is Gaussrsquos law so important

Because it relates the electric field E with its sources Q

Given Q distribution find E (ntegral form) Given E find Q (differential form next week)

Is Gaussrsquos law always true Yes no matter what E or what S the flux is always = 4πQ

Is Gaussrsquos law always useful

No itrsquos useful only when the problem has symmetries

(Gaussrsquos law in integral form)

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

24

Applications of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical distribution of charges

Problem Calculate the electric field (everywhere in space) due to a spherical distribution of positive charges or radius R (NB solid sphere with volume charge density ρ)

Approach 1 (mathematician)

bull I know the E due to a pont charge dq dE=dqr2

bull I know how to integrate bull Sove the integralnsde and outsde the sphere (eg rltR and rgtR)

Comment correct but usually heavy on math

Approach 2 (physicist)

bull Why would I ever solve an ntegrals somebody (Gauss) already did it for me bull Just use Gaussrsquos theoremhellip

Comment correct much much less time consuming

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

25

Applications of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical distribution of charges

Physicistrsquos solution 1) Outside the sphere (rgtR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S1 of radius r

2) Inside the sphere (rltR) Apply Gauss on a sphere S2 of radius r

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

26

Do I get full credit for this solution

Did I answer the question completely

No I was asked to determine the electric field The electric field is a vector magnitude and direction

How to get the E direction

Look at the symmetry of the problem Spherical symmetry E must point radially

Complete solution

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

27

Another application of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical shell

Problem Calculate the electric field (everywhere in space) due to a positively charged spherical shell or radius R (surface charge density σ)

Physicistrsquos solutionapply Gauss

1) Outside the sphere (rgtR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S1 of radius r

1) Inside the sphere (rltR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S2 of radius r But sphere is hollow Qenclosed =0 E=0

NB spherical symmetry E is radial

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

28

Still another application of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of infinite sheet of charge

Problem Calculate the electric feld at a distance z from a positively charged infinite plane of surface charge density σ

Again apply Gauss

Trick 1 choose the right Gaussian surface

Look at the symmetry of the problem Choose a cylinder of area A and height +-z

Trick 2 apply Gaussrsquos theorem

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

29

Checklist for solving 8022 problems

Read the problem (I am not jokng) Look at the symmetries before choosng the best coordinate system Look at the symmetries agan and find out what cancels what and the direction of the vectors nvolved

Look for a way to avoid all complicated integration

Remember physicists are lazy complicated integra you screwed up somewhere or there is an easier way out

Turn the math crankhellip Write down the compete solution (magnitudes and directions for all the different regions)

Box the solution your graders will love you If you encounter expansions

Find your expansion coefficient (xltlt1) and ldquomassagerdquo the result until you get something that looks like (1+x)N(1-x)N or ln(1+x) or ex

Donrsquot stop the expansion too early Taylor expansions are more than limitshellip

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

30

Summary and outlook

What have we learned so far

Energy of a system of charges

Concept of electric field E

To describe the effect of charges independenty from the test charge

Gaussrsquos theorem in integral form

Useful to derive E from charge distributon with easy calculations

Next time

Derive Gaussrsquos theorem in a more rigorous way

See Purcel 110 if you cannot waithellip

Gaussrsquos law in differential form

hellip with some more intro to vector calculushellip

Useful to derive charge distributon given the electric felds

Energy associated with an electric field

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

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18

ΦE through closed (3d) surface

Consider the total flux of E through a cylinder

Calculate

Cylinder axis is to field lines

The total flux through the cylinder is zero

because

but opposite sign since

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

19

ΦE through closed empty surface

Q1 Is this a coincidence due to shapeorientation of the cylinder

Clue

Think about interpretation of ΦE proportional of field lines through the surfacehellip

Answer

No all field lines that get into the surface have to come out

Conclusion

The electric flux through a closed surface that does not containcharges is zero

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

20

ΦE through surface containing Q

Q1 What if the surface contains charges

Clue

Think about interpretaton of ΦE the lines will ether originate in the surface (positive flux) or terminate inside the surface (negative flux)

Conclusion

The electric flux through a closed surface that does contain a netcharge is non zero

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

21

Simple example

ΦE of charge at center of sphere

Problem

Calculate ΦE for point charge +Q at the center of a sphere of radius R

Solution

everywhere on the sphere

Point charge at distance

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

22

ΦE through a generic surface

What if the surface is not spherical S

Impossible integral

Use intuition and interpretation of flux

Version 1

Consider the sphere S1

Field lines are always continuous

Version 2

Purcell 110 or next lecture

Conclusion

The electric flux Φ through any closed surface S containing a net charge Qis proportional to the charge enclosed

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

23

Thoughts on Gaussrsquos law

Why is Gaussrsquos law so important

Because it relates the electric field E with its sources Q

Given Q distribution find E (ntegral form) Given E find Q (differential form next week)

Is Gaussrsquos law always true Yes no matter what E or what S the flux is always = 4πQ

Is Gaussrsquos law always useful

No itrsquos useful only when the problem has symmetries

(Gaussrsquos law in integral form)

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

24

Applications of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical distribution of charges

Problem Calculate the electric field (everywhere in space) due to a spherical distribution of positive charges or radius R (NB solid sphere with volume charge density ρ)

Approach 1 (mathematician)

bull I know the E due to a pont charge dq dE=dqr2

bull I know how to integrate bull Sove the integralnsde and outsde the sphere (eg rltR and rgtR)

Comment correct but usually heavy on math

Approach 2 (physicist)

bull Why would I ever solve an ntegrals somebody (Gauss) already did it for me bull Just use Gaussrsquos theoremhellip

Comment correct much much less time consuming

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

25

Applications of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical distribution of charges

Physicistrsquos solution 1) Outside the sphere (rgtR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S1 of radius r

2) Inside the sphere (rltR) Apply Gauss on a sphere S2 of radius r

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

26

Do I get full credit for this solution

Did I answer the question completely

No I was asked to determine the electric field The electric field is a vector magnitude and direction

How to get the E direction

Look at the symmetry of the problem Spherical symmetry E must point radially

Complete solution

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

27

Another application of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical shell

Problem Calculate the electric field (everywhere in space) due to a positively charged spherical shell or radius R (surface charge density σ)

Physicistrsquos solutionapply Gauss

1) Outside the sphere (rgtR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S1 of radius r

1) Inside the sphere (rltR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S2 of radius r But sphere is hollow Qenclosed =0 E=0

NB spherical symmetry E is radial

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

28

Still another application of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of infinite sheet of charge

Problem Calculate the electric feld at a distance z from a positively charged infinite plane of surface charge density σ

Again apply Gauss

Trick 1 choose the right Gaussian surface

Look at the symmetry of the problem Choose a cylinder of area A and height +-z

Trick 2 apply Gaussrsquos theorem

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

29

Checklist for solving 8022 problems

Read the problem (I am not jokng) Look at the symmetries before choosng the best coordinate system Look at the symmetries agan and find out what cancels what and the direction of the vectors nvolved

Look for a way to avoid all complicated integration

Remember physicists are lazy complicated integra you screwed up somewhere or there is an easier way out

Turn the math crankhellip Write down the compete solution (magnitudes and directions for all the different regions)

Box the solution your graders will love you If you encounter expansions

Find your expansion coefficient (xltlt1) and ldquomassagerdquo the result until you get something that looks like (1+x)N(1-x)N or ln(1+x) or ex

Donrsquot stop the expansion too early Taylor expansions are more than limitshellip

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

30

Summary and outlook

What have we learned so far

Energy of a system of charges

Concept of electric field E

To describe the effect of charges independenty from the test charge

Gaussrsquos theorem in integral form

Useful to derive E from charge distributon with easy calculations

Next time

Derive Gaussrsquos theorem in a more rigorous way

See Purcel 110 if you cannot waithellip

Gaussrsquos law in differential form

hellip with some more intro to vector calculushellip

Useful to derive charge distributon given the electric felds

Energy associated with an electric field

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

  • Slide 1
  • Slide 2
  • Slide 3
  • Slide 4
  • Slide 5
  • Slide 6
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19

ΦE through closed empty surface

Q1 Is this a coincidence due to shapeorientation of the cylinder

Clue

Think about interpretation of ΦE proportional of field lines through the surfacehellip

Answer

No all field lines that get into the surface have to come out

Conclusion

The electric flux through a closed surface that does not containcharges is zero

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

20

ΦE through surface containing Q

Q1 What if the surface contains charges

Clue

Think about interpretaton of ΦE the lines will ether originate in the surface (positive flux) or terminate inside the surface (negative flux)

Conclusion

The electric flux through a closed surface that does contain a netcharge is non zero

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

21

Simple example

ΦE of charge at center of sphere

Problem

Calculate ΦE for point charge +Q at the center of a sphere of radius R

Solution

everywhere on the sphere

Point charge at distance

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

22

ΦE through a generic surface

What if the surface is not spherical S

Impossible integral

Use intuition and interpretation of flux

Version 1

Consider the sphere S1

Field lines are always continuous

Version 2

Purcell 110 or next lecture

Conclusion

The electric flux Φ through any closed surface S containing a net charge Qis proportional to the charge enclosed

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

23

Thoughts on Gaussrsquos law

Why is Gaussrsquos law so important

Because it relates the electric field E with its sources Q

Given Q distribution find E (ntegral form) Given E find Q (differential form next week)

Is Gaussrsquos law always true Yes no matter what E or what S the flux is always = 4πQ

Is Gaussrsquos law always useful

No itrsquos useful only when the problem has symmetries

(Gaussrsquos law in integral form)

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

24

Applications of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical distribution of charges

Problem Calculate the electric field (everywhere in space) due to a spherical distribution of positive charges or radius R (NB solid sphere with volume charge density ρ)

Approach 1 (mathematician)

bull I know the E due to a pont charge dq dE=dqr2

bull I know how to integrate bull Sove the integralnsde and outsde the sphere (eg rltR and rgtR)

Comment correct but usually heavy on math

Approach 2 (physicist)

bull Why would I ever solve an ntegrals somebody (Gauss) already did it for me bull Just use Gaussrsquos theoremhellip

Comment correct much much less time consuming

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

25

Applications of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical distribution of charges

Physicistrsquos solution 1) Outside the sphere (rgtR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S1 of radius r

2) Inside the sphere (rltR) Apply Gauss on a sphere S2 of radius r

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

26

Do I get full credit for this solution

Did I answer the question completely

No I was asked to determine the electric field The electric field is a vector magnitude and direction

How to get the E direction

Look at the symmetry of the problem Spherical symmetry E must point radially

Complete solution

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

27

Another application of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical shell

Problem Calculate the electric field (everywhere in space) due to a positively charged spherical shell or radius R (surface charge density σ)

Physicistrsquos solutionapply Gauss

1) Outside the sphere (rgtR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S1 of radius r

1) Inside the sphere (rltR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S2 of radius r But sphere is hollow Qenclosed =0 E=0

NB spherical symmetry E is radial

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

28

Still another application of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of infinite sheet of charge

Problem Calculate the electric feld at a distance z from a positively charged infinite plane of surface charge density σ

Again apply Gauss

Trick 1 choose the right Gaussian surface

Look at the symmetry of the problem Choose a cylinder of area A and height +-z

Trick 2 apply Gaussrsquos theorem

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

29

Checklist for solving 8022 problems

Read the problem (I am not jokng) Look at the symmetries before choosng the best coordinate system Look at the symmetries agan and find out what cancels what and the direction of the vectors nvolved

Look for a way to avoid all complicated integration

Remember physicists are lazy complicated integra you screwed up somewhere or there is an easier way out

Turn the math crankhellip Write down the compete solution (magnitudes and directions for all the different regions)

Box the solution your graders will love you If you encounter expansions

Find your expansion coefficient (xltlt1) and ldquomassagerdquo the result until you get something that looks like (1+x)N(1-x)N or ln(1+x) or ex

Donrsquot stop the expansion too early Taylor expansions are more than limitshellip

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

30

Summary and outlook

What have we learned so far

Energy of a system of charges

Concept of electric field E

To describe the effect of charges independenty from the test charge

Gaussrsquos theorem in integral form

Useful to derive E from charge distributon with easy calculations

Next time

Derive Gaussrsquos theorem in a more rigorous way

See Purcel 110 if you cannot waithellip

Gaussrsquos law in differential form

hellip with some more intro to vector calculushellip

Useful to derive charge distributon given the electric felds

Energy associated with an electric field

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

  • Slide 1
  • Slide 2
  • Slide 3
  • Slide 4
  • Slide 5
  • Slide 6
  • Slide 7
  • Slide 8
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20

ΦE through surface containing Q

Q1 What if the surface contains charges

Clue

Think about interpretaton of ΦE the lines will ether originate in the surface (positive flux) or terminate inside the surface (negative flux)

Conclusion

The electric flux through a closed surface that does contain a netcharge is non zero

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

21

Simple example

ΦE of charge at center of sphere

Problem

Calculate ΦE for point charge +Q at the center of a sphere of radius R

Solution

everywhere on the sphere

Point charge at distance

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

22

ΦE through a generic surface

What if the surface is not spherical S

Impossible integral

Use intuition and interpretation of flux

Version 1

Consider the sphere S1

Field lines are always continuous

Version 2

Purcell 110 or next lecture

Conclusion

The electric flux Φ through any closed surface S containing a net charge Qis proportional to the charge enclosed

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

23

Thoughts on Gaussrsquos law

Why is Gaussrsquos law so important

Because it relates the electric field E with its sources Q

Given Q distribution find E (ntegral form) Given E find Q (differential form next week)

Is Gaussrsquos law always true Yes no matter what E or what S the flux is always = 4πQ

Is Gaussrsquos law always useful

No itrsquos useful only when the problem has symmetries

(Gaussrsquos law in integral form)

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

24

Applications of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical distribution of charges

Problem Calculate the electric field (everywhere in space) due to a spherical distribution of positive charges or radius R (NB solid sphere with volume charge density ρ)

Approach 1 (mathematician)

bull I know the E due to a pont charge dq dE=dqr2

bull I know how to integrate bull Sove the integralnsde and outsde the sphere (eg rltR and rgtR)

Comment correct but usually heavy on math

Approach 2 (physicist)

bull Why would I ever solve an ntegrals somebody (Gauss) already did it for me bull Just use Gaussrsquos theoremhellip

Comment correct much much less time consuming

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

25

Applications of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical distribution of charges

Physicistrsquos solution 1) Outside the sphere (rgtR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S1 of radius r

2) Inside the sphere (rltR) Apply Gauss on a sphere S2 of radius r

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

26

Do I get full credit for this solution

Did I answer the question completely

No I was asked to determine the electric field The electric field is a vector magnitude and direction

How to get the E direction

Look at the symmetry of the problem Spherical symmetry E must point radially

Complete solution

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

27

Another application of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical shell

Problem Calculate the electric field (everywhere in space) due to a positively charged spherical shell or radius R (surface charge density σ)

Physicistrsquos solutionapply Gauss

1) Outside the sphere (rgtR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S1 of radius r

1) Inside the sphere (rltR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S2 of radius r But sphere is hollow Qenclosed =0 E=0

NB spherical symmetry E is radial

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

28

Still another application of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of infinite sheet of charge

Problem Calculate the electric feld at a distance z from a positively charged infinite plane of surface charge density σ

Again apply Gauss

Trick 1 choose the right Gaussian surface

Look at the symmetry of the problem Choose a cylinder of area A and height +-z

Trick 2 apply Gaussrsquos theorem

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

29

Checklist for solving 8022 problems

Read the problem (I am not jokng) Look at the symmetries before choosng the best coordinate system Look at the symmetries agan and find out what cancels what and the direction of the vectors nvolved

Look for a way to avoid all complicated integration

Remember physicists are lazy complicated integra you screwed up somewhere or there is an easier way out

Turn the math crankhellip Write down the compete solution (magnitudes and directions for all the different regions)

Box the solution your graders will love you If you encounter expansions

Find your expansion coefficient (xltlt1) and ldquomassagerdquo the result until you get something that looks like (1+x)N(1-x)N or ln(1+x) or ex

Donrsquot stop the expansion too early Taylor expansions are more than limitshellip

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

30

Summary and outlook

What have we learned so far

Energy of a system of charges

Concept of electric field E

To describe the effect of charges independenty from the test charge

Gaussrsquos theorem in integral form

Useful to derive E from charge distributon with easy calculations

Next time

Derive Gaussrsquos theorem in a more rigorous way

See Purcel 110 if you cannot waithellip

Gaussrsquos law in differential form

hellip with some more intro to vector calculushellip

Useful to derive charge distributon given the electric felds

Energy associated with an electric field

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

  • Slide 1
  • Slide 2
  • Slide 3
  • Slide 4
  • Slide 5
  • Slide 6
  • Slide 7
  • Slide 8
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21

Simple example

ΦE of charge at center of sphere

Problem

Calculate ΦE for point charge +Q at the center of a sphere of radius R

Solution

everywhere on the sphere

Point charge at distance

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

22

ΦE through a generic surface

What if the surface is not spherical S

Impossible integral

Use intuition and interpretation of flux

Version 1

Consider the sphere S1

Field lines are always continuous

Version 2

Purcell 110 or next lecture

Conclusion

The electric flux Φ through any closed surface S containing a net charge Qis proportional to the charge enclosed

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

23

Thoughts on Gaussrsquos law

Why is Gaussrsquos law so important

Because it relates the electric field E with its sources Q

Given Q distribution find E (ntegral form) Given E find Q (differential form next week)

Is Gaussrsquos law always true Yes no matter what E or what S the flux is always = 4πQ

Is Gaussrsquos law always useful

No itrsquos useful only when the problem has symmetries

(Gaussrsquos law in integral form)

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

24

Applications of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical distribution of charges

Problem Calculate the electric field (everywhere in space) due to a spherical distribution of positive charges or radius R (NB solid sphere with volume charge density ρ)

Approach 1 (mathematician)

bull I know the E due to a pont charge dq dE=dqr2

bull I know how to integrate bull Sove the integralnsde and outsde the sphere (eg rltR and rgtR)

Comment correct but usually heavy on math

Approach 2 (physicist)

bull Why would I ever solve an ntegrals somebody (Gauss) already did it for me bull Just use Gaussrsquos theoremhellip

Comment correct much much less time consuming

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

25

Applications of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical distribution of charges

Physicistrsquos solution 1) Outside the sphere (rgtR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S1 of radius r

2) Inside the sphere (rltR) Apply Gauss on a sphere S2 of radius r

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

26

Do I get full credit for this solution

Did I answer the question completely

No I was asked to determine the electric field The electric field is a vector magnitude and direction

How to get the E direction

Look at the symmetry of the problem Spherical symmetry E must point radially

Complete solution

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

27

Another application of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical shell

Problem Calculate the electric field (everywhere in space) due to a positively charged spherical shell or radius R (surface charge density σ)

Physicistrsquos solutionapply Gauss

1) Outside the sphere (rgtR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S1 of radius r

1) Inside the sphere (rltR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S2 of radius r But sphere is hollow Qenclosed =0 E=0

NB spherical symmetry E is radial

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

28

Still another application of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of infinite sheet of charge

Problem Calculate the electric feld at a distance z from a positively charged infinite plane of surface charge density σ

Again apply Gauss

Trick 1 choose the right Gaussian surface

Look at the symmetry of the problem Choose a cylinder of area A and height +-z

Trick 2 apply Gaussrsquos theorem

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

29

Checklist for solving 8022 problems

Read the problem (I am not jokng) Look at the symmetries before choosng the best coordinate system Look at the symmetries agan and find out what cancels what and the direction of the vectors nvolved

Look for a way to avoid all complicated integration

Remember physicists are lazy complicated integra you screwed up somewhere or there is an easier way out

Turn the math crankhellip Write down the compete solution (magnitudes and directions for all the different regions)

Box the solution your graders will love you If you encounter expansions

Find your expansion coefficient (xltlt1) and ldquomassagerdquo the result until you get something that looks like (1+x)N(1-x)N or ln(1+x) or ex

Donrsquot stop the expansion too early Taylor expansions are more than limitshellip

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

30

Summary and outlook

What have we learned so far

Energy of a system of charges

Concept of electric field E

To describe the effect of charges independenty from the test charge

Gaussrsquos theorem in integral form

Useful to derive E from charge distributon with easy calculations

Next time

Derive Gaussrsquos theorem in a more rigorous way

See Purcel 110 if you cannot waithellip

Gaussrsquos law in differential form

hellip with some more intro to vector calculushellip

Useful to derive charge distributon given the electric felds

Energy associated with an electric field

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

  • Slide 1
  • Slide 2
  • Slide 3
  • Slide 4
  • Slide 5
  • Slide 6
  • Slide 7
  • Slide 8
  • Slide 9
  • Slide 10
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  • Slide 30
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22

ΦE through a generic surface

What if the surface is not spherical S

Impossible integral

Use intuition and interpretation of flux

Version 1

Consider the sphere S1

Field lines are always continuous

Version 2

Purcell 110 or next lecture

Conclusion

The electric flux Φ through any closed surface S containing a net charge Qis proportional to the charge enclosed

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

23

Thoughts on Gaussrsquos law

Why is Gaussrsquos law so important

Because it relates the electric field E with its sources Q

Given Q distribution find E (ntegral form) Given E find Q (differential form next week)

Is Gaussrsquos law always true Yes no matter what E or what S the flux is always = 4πQ

Is Gaussrsquos law always useful

No itrsquos useful only when the problem has symmetries

(Gaussrsquos law in integral form)

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

24

Applications of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical distribution of charges

Problem Calculate the electric field (everywhere in space) due to a spherical distribution of positive charges or radius R (NB solid sphere with volume charge density ρ)

Approach 1 (mathematician)

bull I know the E due to a pont charge dq dE=dqr2

bull I know how to integrate bull Sove the integralnsde and outsde the sphere (eg rltR and rgtR)

Comment correct but usually heavy on math

Approach 2 (physicist)

bull Why would I ever solve an ntegrals somebody (Gauss) already did it for me bull Just use Gaussrsquos theoremhellip

Comment correct much much less time consuming

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

25

Applications of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical distribution of charges

Physicistrsquos solution 1) Outside the sphere (rgtR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S1 of radius r

2) Inside the sphere (rltR) Apply Gauss on a sphere S2 of radius r

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

26

Do I get full credit for this solution

Did I answer the question completely

No I was asked to determine the electric field The electric field is a vector magnitude and direction

How to get the E direction

Look at the symmetry of the problem Spherical symmetry E must point radially

Complete solution

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

27

Another application of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical shell

Problem Calculate the electric field (everywhere in space) due to a positively charged spherical shell or radius R (surface charge density σ)

Physicistrsquos solutionapply Gauss

1) Outside the sphere (rgtR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S1 of radius r

1) Inside the sphere (rltR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S2 of radius r But sphere is hollow Qenclosed =0 E=0

NB spherical symmetry E is radial

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

28

Still another application of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of infinite sheet of charge

Problem Calculate the electric feld at a distance z from a positively charged infinite plane of surface charge density σ

Again apply Gauss

Trick 1 choose the right Gaussian surface

Look at the symmetry of the problem Choose a cylinder of area A and height +-z

Trick 2 apply Gaussrsquos theorem

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

29

Checklist for solving 8022 problems

Read the problem (I am not jokng) Look at the symmetries before choosng the best coordinate system Look at the symmetries agan and find out what cancels what and the direction of the vectors nvolved

Look for a way to avoid all complicated integration

Remember physicists are lazy complicated integra you screwed up somewhere or there is an easier way out

Turn the math crankhellip Write down the compete solution (magnitudes and directions for all the different regions)

Box the solution your graders will love you If you encounter expansions

Find your expansion coefficient (xltlt1) and ldquomassagerdquo the result until you get something that looks like (1+x)N(1-x)N or ln(1+x) or ex

Donrsquot stop the expansion too early Taylor expansions are more than limitshellip

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

30

Summary and outlook

What have we learned so far

Energy of a system of charges

Concept of electric field E

To describe the effect of charges independenty from the test charge

Gaussrsquos theorem in integral form

Useful to derive E from charge distributon with easy calculations

Next time

Derive Gaussrsquos theorem in a more rigorous way

See Purcel 110 if you cannot waithellip

Gaussrsquos law in differential form

hellip with some more intro to vector calculushellip

Useful to derive charge distributon given the electric felds

Energy associated with an electric field

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

  • Slide 1
  • Slide 2
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23

Thoughts on Gaussrsquos law

Why is Gaussrsquos law so important

Because it relates the electric field E with its sources Q

Given Q distribution find E (ntegral form) Given E find Q (differential form next week)

Is Gaussrsquos law always true Yes no matter what E or what S the flux is always = 4πQ

Is Gaussrsquos law always useful

No itrsquos useful only when the problem has symmetries

(Gaussrsquos law in integral form)

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

24

Applications of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical distribution of charges

Problem Calculate the electric field (everywhere in space) due to a spherical distribution of positive charges or radius R (NB solid sphere with volume charge density ρ)

Approach 1 (mathematician)

bull I know the E due to a pont charge dq dE=dqr2

bull I know how to integrate bull Sove the integralnsde and outsde the sphere (eg rltR and rgtR)

Comment correct but usually heavy on math

Approach 2 (physicist)

bull Why would I ever solve an ntegrals somebody (Gauss) already did it for me bull Just use Gaussrsquos theoremhellip

Comment correct much much less time consuming

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

25

Applications of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical distribution of charges

Physicistrsquos solution 1) Outside the sphere (rgtR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S1 of radius r

2) Inside the sphere (rltR) Apply Gauss on a sphere S2 of radius r

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

26

Do I get full credit for this solution

Did I answer the question completely

No I was asked to determine the electric field The electric field is a vector magnitude and direction

How to get the E direction

Look at the symmetry of the problem Spherical symmetry E must point radially

Complete solution

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

27

Another application of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical shell

Problem Calculate the electric field (everywhere in space) due to a positively charged spherical shell or radius R (surface charge density σ)

Physicistrsquos solutionapply Gauss

1) Outside the sphere (rgtR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S1 of radius r

1) Inside the sphere (rltR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S2 of radius r But sphere is hollow Qenclosed =0 E=0

NB spherical symmetry E is radial

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

28

Still another application of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of infinite sheet of charge

Problem Calculate the electric feld at a distance z from a positively charged infinite plane of surface charge density σ

Again apply Gauss

Trick 1 choose the right Gaussian surface

Look at the symmetry of the problem Choose a cylinder of area A and height +-z

Trick 2 apply Gaussrsquos theorem

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

29

Checklist for solving 8022 problems

Read the problem (I am not jokng) Look at the symmetries before choosng the best coordinate system Look at the symmetries agan and find out what cancels what and the direction of the vectors nvolved

Look for a way to avoid all complicated integration

Remember physicists are lazy complicated integra you screwed up somewhere or there is an easier way out

Turn the math crankhellip Write down the compete solution (magnitudes and directions for all the different regions)

Box the solution your graders will love you If you encounter expansions

Find your expansion coefficient (xltlt1) and ldquomassagerdquo the result until you get something that looks like (1+x)N(1-x)N or ln(1+x) or ex

Donrsquot stop the expansion too early Taylor expansions are more than limitshellip

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

30

Summary and outlook

What have we learned so far

Energy of a system of charges

Concept of electric field E

To describe the effect of charges independenty from the test charge

Gaussrsquos theorem in integral form

Useful to derive E from charge distributon with easy calculations

Next time

Derive Gaussrsquos theorem in a more rigorous way

See Purcel 110 if you cannot waithellip

Gaussrsquos law in differential form

hellip with some more intro to vector calculushellip

Useful to derive charge distributon given the electric felds

Energy associated with an electric field

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

  • Slide 1
  • Slide 2
  • Slide 3
  • Slide 4
  • Slide 5
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24

Applications of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical distribution of charges

Problem Calculate the electric field (everywhere in space) due to a spherical distribution of positive charges or radius R (NB solid sphere with volume charge density ρ)

Approach 1 (mathematician)

bull I know the E due to a pont charge dq dE=dqr2

bull I know how to integrate bull Sove the integralnsde and outsde the sphere (eg rltR and rgtR)

Comment correct but usually heavy on math

Approach 2 (physicist)

bull Why would I ever solve an ntegrals somebody (Gauss) already did it for me bull Just use Gaussrsquos theoremhellip

Comment correct much much less time consuming

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

25

Applications of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical distribution of charges

Physicistrsquos solution 1) Outside the sphere (rgtR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S1 of radius r

2) Inside the sphere (rltR) Apply Gauss on a sphere S2 of radius r

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

26

Do I get full credit for this solution

Did I answer the question completely

No I was asked to determine the electric field The electric field is a vector magnitude and direction

How to get the E direction

Look at the symmetry of the problem Spherical symmetry E must point radially

Complete solution

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

27

Another application of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical shell

Problem Calculate the electric field (everywhere in space) due to a positively charged spherical shell or radius R (surface charge density σ)

Physicistrsquos solutionapply Gauss

1) Outside the sphere (rgtR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S1 of radius r

1) Inside the sphere (rltR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S2 of radius r But sphere is hollow Qenclosed =0 E=0

NB spherical symmetry E is radial

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

28

Still another application of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of infinite sheet of charge

Problem Calculate the electric feld at a distance z from a positively charged infinite plane of surface charge density σ

Again apply Gauss

Trick 1 choose the right Gaussian surface

Look at the symmetry of the problem Choose a cylinder of area A and height +-z

Trick 2 apply Gaussrsquos theorem

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

29

Checklist for solving 8022 problems

Read the problem (I am not jokng) Look at the symmetries before choosng the best coordinate system Look at the symmetries agan and find out what cancels what and the direction of the vectors nvolved

Look for a way to avoid all complicated integration

Remember physicists are lazy complicated integra you screwed up somewhere or there is an easier way out

Turn the math crankhellip Write down the compete solution (magnitudes and directions for all the different regions)

Box the solution your graders will love you If you encounter expansions

Find your expansion coefficient (xltlt1) and ldquomassagerdquo the result until you get something that looks like (1+x)N(1-x)N or ln(1+x) or ex

Donrsquot stop the expansion too early Taylor expansions are more than limitshellip

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

30

Summary and outlook

What have we learned so far

Energy of a system of charges

Concept of electric field E

To describe the effect of charges independenty from the test charge

Gaussrsquos theorem in integral form

Useful to derive E from charge distributon with easy calculations

Next time

Derive Gaussrsquos theorem in a more rigorous way

See Purcel 110 if you cannot waithellip

Gaussrsquos law in differential form

hellip with some more intro to vector calculushellip

Useful to derive charge distributon given the electric felds

Energy associated with an electric field

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

  • Slide 1
  • Slide 2
  • Slide 3
  • Slide 4
  • Slide 5
  • Slide 6
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25

Applications of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical distribution of charges

Physicistrsquos solution 1) Outside the sphere (rgtR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S1 of radius r

2) Inside the sphere (rltR) Apply Gauss on a sphere S2 of radius r

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

26

Do I get full credit for this solution

Did I answer the question completely

No I was asked to determine the electric field The electric field is a vector magnitude and direction

How to get the E direction

Look at the symmetry of the problem Spherical symmetry E must point radially

Complete solution

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

27

Another application of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical shell

Problem Calculate the electric field (everywhere in space) due to a positively charged spherical shell or radius R (surface charge density σ)

Physicistrsquos solutionapply Gauss

1) Outside the sphere (rgtR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S1 of radius r

1) Inside the sphere (rltR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S2 of radius r But sphere is hollow Qenclosed =0 E=0

NB spherical symmetry E is radial

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

28

Still another application of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of infinite sheet of charge

Problem Calculate the electric feld at a distance z from a positively charged infinite plane of surface charge density σ

Again apply Gauss

Trick 1 choose the right Gaussian surface

Look at the symmetry of the problem Choose a cylinder of area A and height +-z

Trick 2 apply Gaussrsquos theorem

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

29

Checklist for solving 8022 problems

Read the problem (I am not jokng) Look at the symmetries before choosng the best coordinate system Look at the symmetries agan and find out what cancels what and the direction of the vectors nvolved

Look for a way to avoid all complicated integration

Remember physicists are lazy complicated integra you screwed up somewhere or there is an easier way out

Turn the math crankhellip Write down the compete solution (magnitudes and directions for all the different regions)

Box the solution your graders will love you If you encounter expansions

Find your expansion coefficient (xltlt1) and ldquomassagerdquo the result until you get something that looks like (1+x)N(1-x)N or ln(1+x) or ex

Donrsquot stop the expansion too early Taylor expansions are more than limitshellip

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

30

Summary and outlook

What have we learned so far

Energy of a system of charges

Concept of electric field E

To describe the effect of charges independenty from the test charge

Gaussrsquos theorem in integral form

Useful to derive E from charge distributon with easy calculations

Next time

Derive Gaussrsquos theorem in a more rigorous way

See Purcel 110 if you cannot waithellip

Gaussrsquos law in differential form

hellip with some more intro to vector calculushellip

Useful to derive charge distributon given the electric felds

Energy associated with an electric field

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

  • Slide 1
  • Slide 2
  • Slide 3
  • Slide 4
  • Slide 5
  • Slide 6
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26

Do I get full credit for this solution

Did I answer the question completely

No I was asked to determine the electric field The electric field is a vector magnitude and direction

How to get the E direction

Look at the symmetry of the problem Spherical symmetry E must point radially

Complete solution

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

27

Another application of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical shell

Problem Calculate the electric field (everywhere in space) due to a positively charged spherical shell or radius R (surface charge density σ)

Physicistrsquos solutionapply Gauss

1) Outside the sphere (rgtR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S1 of radius r

1) Inside the sphere (rltR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S2 of radius r But sphere is hollow Qenclosed =0 E=0

NB spherical symmetry E is radial

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

28

Still another application of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of infinite sheet of charge

Problem Calculate the electric feld at a distance z from a positively charged infinite plane of surface charge density σ

Again apply Gauss

Trick 1 choose the right Gaussian surface

Look at the symmetry of the problem Choose a cylinder of area A and height +-z

Trick 2 apply Gaussrsquos theorem

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

29

Checklist for solving 8022 problems

Read the problem (I am not jokng) Look at the symmetries before choosng the best coordinate system Look at the symmetries agan and find out what cancels what and the direction of the vectors nvolved

Look for a way to avoid all complicated integration

Remember physicists are lazy complicated integra you screwed up somewhere or there is an easier way out

Turn the math crankhellip Write down the compete solution (magnitudes and directions for all the different regions)

Box the solution your graders will love you If you encounter expansions

Find your expansion coefficient (xltlt1) and ldquomassagerdquo the result until you get something that looks like (1+x)N(1-x)N or ln(1+x) or ex

Donrsquot stop the expansion too early Taylor expansions are more than limitshellip

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

30

Summary and outlook

What have we learned so far

Energy of a system of charges

Concept of electric field E

To describe the effect of charges independenty from the test charge

Gaussrsquos theorem in integral form

Useful to derive E from charge distributon with easy calculations

Next time

Derive Gaussrsquos theorem in a more rigorous way

See Purcel 110 if you cannot waithellip

Gaussrsquos law in differential form

hellip with some more intro to vector calculushellip

Useful to derive charge distributon given the electric felds

Energy associated with an electric field

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

  • Slide 1
  • Slide 2
  • Slide 3
  • Slide 4
  • Slide 5
  • Slide 6
  • Slide 7
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27

Another application of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of spherical shell

Problem Calculate the electric field (everywhere in space) due to a positively charged spherical shell or radius R (surface charge density σ)

Physicistrsquos solutionapply Gauss

1) Outside the sphere (rgtR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S1 of radius r

1) Inside the sphere (rltR)

Apply Gauss on a sphere S2 of radius r But sphere is hollow Qenclosed =0 E=0

NB spherical symmetry E is radial

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

28

Still another application of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of infinite sheet of charge

Problem Calculate the electric feld at a distance z from a positively charged infinite plane of surface charge density σ

Again apply Gauss

Trick 1 choose the right Gaussian surface

Look at the symmetry of the problem Choose a cylinder of area A and height +-z

Trick 2 apply Gaussrsquos theorem

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

29

Checklist for solving 8022 problems

Read the problem (I am not jokng) Look at the symmetries before choosng the best coordinate system Look at the symmetries agan and find out what cancels what and the direction of the vectors nvolved

Look for a way to avoid all complicated integration

Remember physicists are lazy complicated integra you screwed up somewhere or there is an easier way out

Turn the math crankhellip Write down the compete solution (magnitudes and directions for all the different regions)

Box the solution your graders will love you If you encounter expansions

Find your expansion coefficient (xltlt1) and ldquomassagerdquo the result until you get something that looks like (1+x)N(1-x)N or ln(1+x) or ex

Donrsquot stop the expansion too early Taylor expansions are more than limitshellip

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

30

Summary and outlook

What have we learned so far

Energy of a system of charges

Concept of electric field E

To describe the effect of charges independenty from the test charge

Gaussrsquos theorem in integral form

Useful to derive E from charge distributon with easy calculations

Next time

Derive Gaussrsquos theorem in a more rigorous way

See Purcel 110 if you cannot waithellip

Gaussrsquos law in differential form

hellip with some more intro to vector calculushellip

Useful to derive charge distributon given the electric felds

Energy associated with an electric field

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

  • Slide 1
  • Slide 2
  • Slide 3
  • Slide 4
  • Slide 5
  • Slide 6
  • Slide 7
  • Slide 8
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28

Still another application of Gaussrsquos law

Electric field of infinite sheet of charge

Problem Calculate the electric feld at a distance z from a positively charged infinite plane of surface charge density σ

Again apply Gauss

Trick 1 choose the right Gaussian surface

Look at the symmetry of the problem Choose a cylinder of area A and height +-z

Trick 2 apply Gaussrsquos theorem

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

29

Checklist for solving 8022 problems

Read the problem (I am not jokng) Look at the symmetries before choosng the best coordinate system Look at the symmetries agan and find out what cancels what and the direction of the vectors nvolved

Look for a way to avoid all complicated integration

Remember physicists are lazy complicated integra you screwed up somewhere or there is an easier way out

Turn the math crankhellip Write down the compete solution (magnitudes and directions for all the different regions)

Box the solution your graders will love you If you encounter expansions

Find your expansion coefficient (xltlt1) and ldquomassagerdquo the result until you get something that looks like (1+x)N(1-x)N or ln(1+x) or ex

Donrsquot stop the expansion too early Taylor expansions are more than limitshellip

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

30

Summary and outlook

What have we learned so far

Energy of a system of charges

Concept of electric field E

To describe the effect of charges independenty from the test charge

Gaussrsquos theorem in integral form

Useful to derive E from charge distributon with easy calculations

Next time

Derive Gaussrsquos theorem in a more rigorous way

See Purcel 110 if you cannot waithellip

Gaussrsquos law in differential form

hellip with some more intro to vector calculushellip

Useful to derive charge distributon given the electric felds

Energy associated with an electric field

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

  • Slide 1
  • Slide 2
  • Slide 3
  • Slide 4
  • Slide 5
  • Slide 6
  • Slide 7
  • Slide 8
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29

Checklist for solving 8022 problems

Read the problem (I am not jokng) Look at the symmetries before choosng the best coordinate system Look at the symmetries agan and find out what cancels what and the direction of the vectors nvolved

Look for a way to avoid all complicated integration

Remember physicists are lazy complicated integra you screwed up somewhere or there is an easier way out

Turn the math crankhellip Write down the compete solution (magnitudes and directions for all the different regions)

Box the solution your graders will love you If you encounter expansions

Find your expansion coefficient (xltlt1) and ldquomassagerdquo the result until you get something that looks like (1+x)N(1-x)N or ln(1+x) or ex

Donrsquot stop the expansion too early Taylor expansions are more than limitshellip

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

30

Summary and outlook

What have we learned so far

Energy of a system of charges

Concept of electric field E

To describe the effect of charges independenty from the test charge

Gaussrsquos theorem in integral form

Useful to derive E from charge distributon with easy calculations

Next time

Derive Gaussrsquos theorem in a more rigorous way

See Purcel 110 if you cannot waithellip

Gaussrsquos law in differential form

hellip with some more intro to vector calculushellip

Useful to derive charge distributon given the electric felds

Energy associated with an electric field

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

  • Slide 1
  • Slide 2
  • Slide 3
  • Slide 4
  • Slide 5
  • Slide 6
  • Slide 7
  • Slide 8
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30

Summary and outlook

What have we learned so far

Energy of a system of charges

Concept of electric field E

To describe the effect of charges independenty from the test charge

Gaussrsquos theorem in integral form

Useful to derive E from charge distributon with easy calculations

Next time

Derive Gaussrsquos theorem in a more rigorous way

See Purcel 110 if you cannot waithellip

Gaussrsquos law in differential form

hellip with some more intro to vector calculushellip

Useful to derive charge distributon given the electric felds

Energy associated with an electric field

September 8 2004 8022 ndash Lecture 1

  • Slide 1
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