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Scalar and vector potentials in electromagnetism. The scalar potential is potential energy per unit charge. For potential energy, use the [potential-energy] tag.

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Potential that is proportional to distance

Does anybody know of a treatment of the case where a potential field is proportional to the distance, i.e. in 3 dimensions: $$V(\vec{r}) ~\sim ~ |\vec{r}|~? …
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Vector potential field for a hypothetical magnetic monopole

The equation could perhaps be considered to be the vector potential of a hypothetical magnetic point-monopole. Does anybody know a solution or why it's not possible? …
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