On the magnetostatic integral operator for ellipsoids (Q678693)

The eigenvalues and the eigenfunctions of the magnetostatic integral operator in \(\mathbb{R}^3\) is of interest in both scattering and potential theory. They play a fundamental role in the theory of permanent magnetization. For the cases of ellipsoids and spheroids the paper presents explicit expressions for the eigenvalues in terms of Lamé functions and associated Legendre functions and expressions for eigenfunctions in terms of surface ellipsoidal and surface spheroidal harmonics, respectively. As an application the permanent magnetization of ellipsoids is discussed. The material is presented in detail and with care.