ISSN:
0332-1649
Source:
Emerald Fulltext Archive Database 1994-2005
Topics:
Electrical Engineering, Measurement and Control Technology
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Mathematics
Notes:
The divergence equations in Maxwell's theory are Gauss law and the statement that magnetic monopoles do not exist; from this point of view these two equations are fundamental. However, from a practical point of view, it is generally believed that Maxwell's divergence equations are redundant and may be ignored provided that they are satisfied at some time t-0. It has been proved recently that this idea is not correct for boundary-initial value problems. To make mathematical arguments more accessible, we analyse here the role of the divergence equations in the framework of 2D-electromagnetism.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/03321649910237000