Excerpt from The Decay of Magnetic Fields
Suppose a system of currents has been established in a certain region. If the conductivity is everywhere either zero or infinite, the fields persist indefinitely. However, if regions of finite conductivity are present, they eventually convert all the field energy into joulean heat.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a thorough analysis of the decay of magnetic fields in regions of finite conductivity. The author explores the concept that when a current is introduced to a body, the magnetic fields in the region naturally decline over time due to the material's electric resistance. The author focuses on the magnetic field decay within a finite length of time, specifically when the decay time is very large compared with the time an electromagnetic disturbance requires to traverse a certain region. The book presents variational expressions and an iterative procedure for calculating decay times associated with regions of arbitrary shape and conductivity. Ultimately, this book offers an insightful study of magnetic field decay, providing a foundation for further research within the field of electromagnetism. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334016721_0
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