Fields generated by a rotating disk

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The discussion focuses on calculating the electric and magnetic fields generated by a uniformly charged, rotating disk. The magnetic field at the center was initially calculated using the Biot-Savart law, but there were concerns about the result being independent of the z-axis position. Participants emphasized the need for careful consideration of variables in the integral to ensure accurate calculations. The user seeks further assistance in determining the fields in the rotation plane and the electric field. Clarifications on these calculations are requested to complete the homework problem.
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Homework Statement



We have an uniformly charged disk with total charge q, which is rotating around its axis with constant angular velocity w. Calculate electric and magnetic field in the axis and in the rotation plane. Calculate the radiated power in one cicle.



Homework Equations




Biot-Savart law.
v=wr

The Attempt at a Solution



I only know how to calculate the magnetic field in the center, using directly the biot-savart law:

d\vec{B}=\frac{\mu}{4\pi}dq\frac{\vec{v}×\hat{r}}{r^2}
B=∫_{0}^{a} \frac{\mu}{4\pi}\sigma 2\pi r dr\frac{wr}{r^2}=\frac{\mu w \sigma a}{2}=\frac{\mu w q}{2\pi a}

How can I calculate the rest?

Thank you.
 
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Your answer is wrong. For one thing, you should note your result is independent of where you are on the z-axis. That can't be right. Be a bit more careful about what each variable stands for in your integral.
 
vela said:
Your answer is wrong. For one thing, you should note your result is independent of where you are on the z-axis. That can't be right. Be a bit more careful about what each variable stands for in your integral.

You're right, It's the field in the center.
 
I've already calculated the magnetic field along the axis. But, in the plane? And, what about the electric field? Any help?

thanks
 
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