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Alternate formulations of classical electrodynamics

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev., D, v. 12, no. 8, pp. 2266-2268

The Lorentz--Dirac, Wheeler--Feynman, and Synge formulations of classical electrodynamics are compared with regard to their equations of motion for charged particles and their treatment of radiation. It is found that the less familiar Synge theory offers a viable alternate to the other two, since it is theoretically consistent and predicts results not at variance with experiment. (auth)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-33-027901
OSTI ID:
4061293
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev., D, v. 12, no. 8, pp. 2266-2268, Journal Name: Phys. Rev., D, v. 12, no. 8, pp. 2266-2268; ISSN PRVDA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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