Introduction to Electrodynamics · Problem 5.18

Magnetostatics — David J. Griffiths

Physics · solenoid-arbitrary-cross-section-toroid-limit

Problem

Show that the magnetic field of an infinite solenoid runs parallel to the axis, regardless of the cross-sectional shape of the coil, as long as that shape is constant along the length of the solenoid. What is the magnitude of the field, inside and outside of such a coil? Show that the toroid field (Eq. 5.60) reduces to the solenoid field, when the radius of the donut is so large that a segment can be considered essentially straight.

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