Introduction to Electrodynamics · Problem 5.23

Magnetic Fields in Matter — David J. Griffiths

Physics · magnetic-vector-potential

Problem

Find the magnetic vector potential of a finite segment of straight wire carrying a current

I

. [Put the wire on the

z

axis, from

z_1

z_2

, and use Eq. 5.66.] Check that your answer is consistent with Eq. 5.37.