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Thomson's monopoles

Journal Article · · Am. J. Phys.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10310· OSTI ID:7178177

The angular momentum L of the electromagnetic field due to an electric point charge e, and a magnetic point charge (pole) g, is calculated by several methods to obtain J. J. Thomson's result that L=eg/c, and L is directed along the line joining the electric monopole to the magnetic monopole. The relation to Dirac's monopoles is discussed, and particle size is considered. (AIP)

Research Organization:
Physics Department, University of Missouri--Rolla, Rolla, Missouri 65401
OSTI ID:
7178177
Journal Information:
Am. J. Phys.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. J. Phys.; (United States) Journal Issue: 8 Vol. 44:8; ISSN AJPIA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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