Help with Maxwell stress tensor

In summary, the conversation is discussing the calculation of an integral in terms of ##da_x##, ##da_y##, and ##da_z##, with a focus on the ##\varphi## dependence. The textbook may have a different approach or simplification of the integral.
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my think

if ## \hat{r} = \sin(θ) \cos( φ) \hat{x} +\sin(θ) \sin( φ) \hat{y} +\cos(θ) \hat{z} ##
## da = R^2 \sin(θ) dθdφ \hat{r} = da_{x} \hat{x} + da_{x} \hat{y} + da_{z} \hat{z}##
So
##da_{x} = R^2 \sin^2(θ) \cos(φ) dθdφ ##
##da_{y} = R^2 \sin^2(θ) \sin(φ) dθdφ ##
##da_{z} = R^2 \sin(θ) \cos(θ) dθdφ ##
where
## \int_{0}^{2π} \cos(φ) \,dφ =\int_{0}^{2π} \sin(φ) \,dφ = 0 ##

##\overleftrightarrow{T} ⋅ da = 0 + 0 + T_{zz} ⋅ da_{z} ##

##T_{zz} ⋅ da_{z} = \frac{ε_{0}}{2} \left(\frac{Q}{4πε_{o}R^2}\right)^2(\cos^2(θ) - \sin^2(θ)) ⋅ R^2\sin(θ) \cos(θ) dθdφ##

But why in textbook give by
## \frac{ε_{0}}{2} \left(\frac{Q}{4πε_{o}R^2}\right)^2 ⋅ R^2\sin(θ) \cos(θ) dθdφ = \frac{ε_{0}}{2} \left(\frac{Q}{4πε_{o}R}\right)^2\sin(θ) \cos(θ) dθdφ##

where are ##(\cos^2(θ) - \sin^2(θ))## ?. ##(\cos^2(θ) - \sin^2(θ))## is missing .
I don't understand
 

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The x and y components do not vanish. There is a ##\varphi## dependence also in ##T_{zx}## and ##T_{zy}## that you need to take into account. You cannot just integrate the area element assuming that they are constant.
 
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FAQ: Help with Maxwell stress tensor

1. What is the Maxwell stress tensor?

The Maxwell stress tensor is a mathematical concept used in classical electromagnetism to describe the forces acting on a surface due to electromagnetic fields. It is a 3x3 matrix that contains components representing the electric and magnetic forces in each direction.

2. How is the Maxwell stress tensor used in electromagnetism?

The Maxwell stress tensor is used to calculate the forces and stresses on a surface due to electromagnetic fields. It is an important tool in understanding the behavior of electric and magnetic fields and their interactions with matter.

3. What are the components of the Maxwell stress tensor?

The components of the Maxwell stress tensor are the electric field components (Ex, Ey, Ez), the magnetic field components (Bx, By, Bz), and the cross products of these components (ExBx, ExBy, etc.). These components represent the forces acting in each direction.

4. How is the Maxwell stress tensor derived?

The Maxwell stress tensor is derived from the Maxwell's equations, which describe the fundamental laws of electromagnetism. It is a combination of the electric and magnetic fields and their respective derivatives.

5. What is the significance of the Maxwell stress tensor in physics?

The Maxwell stress tensor is significant in physics because it allows for the calculation of forces and stresses due to electromagnetic fields, which are essential in understanding the behavior of matter and the interactions between particles. It also helps in the development of technologies such as electronics and telecommunications.

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