Power radiated by point charge Calculus

In summary, the Poynting vector, which is defined as the power per area, can be used to calculate the power passing through a surface by integrating over the surface area of a sphere. This leads to the equation Pwr = Int[1/2*Re{ExH*} * (r^2*sin(theta)d(theta)d(phi)), where theta is integrated from 0 to Pi and phi is integrated from 0 to 2*Pi. The 1/2 in the equation can be omitted when calculating the power/solid angle.
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It is found that Poyntings vector gives

P = ExH = (mu0q2a2sin2(theta)/6pi2cr2)r

This apparently leads to

Total Power = (mu0q2a2/6pi2c)[tex]\int[/tex](sin2(theta)/r2)(2pir2sin(theta)d[tex]\theta[/tex])

What I am unsure of is where the

(2pir2sin(theta)d[tex]\theta[/tex])

appears from. Can anyone help?
 
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actually the true equation is that S=1/2Re{ExH*} that's the real part of ExH* and H* is the conjugate of H.

this leads to Pwr = Int[S.dA]. this is the eqn for power passing thru a surface of area dA (assumed to be spherical). in it we integrated over the surface area of the sphere because the poynting vector is defined as the power per area. So if we multiply S by the area we obtain the power

where dA is r-squared times the solid angle == r^2*d(Omega). Expressed another way, dA=r^2*sin(theta)d(theta)d(phi) the r^2 sin(theta) comes out of the jacobian because you are changing from cartesian coordinates to spherical coordinates.

so that makes the Power=Int[1/2*Re{ExH*} * (r^2*sin(theta)d(theta)d(phi)),

here theta is integrated over 0 to Pi, Phi is integrated from 0 to 2*Pi

upon integrating you get the 2*Pi from the Phi integral.
which leaves you with the d(theta)*r^2*sin(theta)

hope that the response isn't too late.
 
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in all truth you don't need that 1/2 on the Poynting vector S. Just a bad habit of mine from dealing with equations using the Poynting vector in E&M. So omit that 1/2 from what I stated above
 
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sorry, had a brain fart when I posted that. I meant keep the 1/2 and dismiss the Real part. that is only when calculating the power/solid angle.

S = 1/2 (ExH*)
 

FAQ: Power radiated by point charge Calculus

1. What is the formula for calculating the power radiated by a point charge?

The formula for calculating the power radiated by a point charge is P = (2/3) * (q^2 * a^2 * c^3) / (4 * pi * epsilon_0), where P is the power in watts, q is the charge in coulombs, a is the acceleration in meters per second squared, c is the speed of light in meters per second, and epsilon_0 is the permittivity of free space.

2. How is the power radiated by a point charge related to its acceleration?

The power radiated by a point charge is directly proportional to the square of its acceleration. This means that as the acceleration increases, the power radiated also increases.

3. What is the significance of the speed of light in the power radiated by a point charge formula?

The speed of light, denoted by c, is a fundamental constant in the universe. It is a key factor in the calculation of the power radiated by a point charge as it represents the speed at which electromagnetic radiation travels. This means that the power radiated by a point charge is dependent on the speed at which the radiation is emitted.

4. Can the power radiated by a point charge be negative?

No, the power radiated by a point charge cannot be negative. This is because the formula for calculating the power involves squaring the acceleration, which always results in a positive value. Additionally, power is a measure of the rate at which energy is transferred, so it cannot be negative.

5. How does distance from the point charge affect the power radiated?

The power radiated by a point charge is inversely proportional to the square of the distance from the charge. This means that as the distance increases, the power radiated decreases. This is due to the spreading out of the radiation as it moves further away from the charge.

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