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Radiative corrections in symmetrized classical electrodynamics

J R Van Meter1, A K Kerman, P Chen

  • 1Institute for Laser Science and Applications, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, California 94550 and Physics Department, University of California, Davis, California 95616, USA.

Physical Review. E, Statistical Physics, Plasmas, Fluids, and Related Interdisciplinary Topics
|January 4, 2001
PubMed
Summary

This study explores radiation reaction in classical electrodynamics by including magnetic charges. It derives a new Dirac-Lorentz equation accounting for self-force in electric and magnetic charge scenarios.

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Area of Science:

  • Classical Electrodynamics
  • Theoretical Physics
  • Quantum Electrodynamics

Background:

  • Radiation reaction is a key concept in classical electrodynamics.
  • Existing models primarily focus on electric charges.
  • The inclusion of magnetic charges offers a more complete theoretical framework.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the physics of radiation reaction for point charges in classical electrodynamics.
  • To develop a symmetrized framework that incorporates magnetic charges.
  • To derive and analyze the Dirac-Lorentz equation for particles with both electric and magnetic charges.

Main Methods:

  • Symmetrization of fundamental classical electrodynamics equations.
  • Introduction of a double four-potential formalism.

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  • Covariant formulation of Maxwell's equations and the Lorentz force equation.
  • Derivation of the symmetrized Dirac-Lorentz equation.

    • Main Results:

    • A symmetrized Dirac-Lorentz equation is derived, incorporating radiation reaction for particles with electric and magnetic charges.
    • The framework establishes a connection with electromagnetic duality.
    • Nonlocal four-momentum conservation for wave-particle systems is discussed.

    Conclusions:

    • The inclusion of magnetic charges provides a more comprehensive understanding of radiation reaction.
    • The derived symmetrized Dirac-Lorentz equation offers new insights into particle self-force.
    • The study highlights the importance of electromagnetic duality in classical electrodynamics.