Proca and electromagnetic fields

Journal Article · Tue Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1986 · Int. J. Theor. Phys.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00668718· OSTI ID:7104006

Hillion, P; Quinnerz, S

In the framework of the proper orthochronous Lorentz group, the old connection is revived between the electromagnetic field characterized by a self-dual tensor and a traceless second-rank spinor obeying the Proca equation. The relationship between this spinor and the Hertz potential also considered as a self-dual tensor is emphasized. The extension of this formalism to meet the covariance under the full Lorentz group is also discussed.

• Research Organization: Institut Henri Poincare, Paris
• OSTI ID: 7104006
• Journal Information: Int. J. Theor. Phys.; (United States), Vol. 25:7
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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