Abstract
It is shown that it is possible to obtain self-consistent and physically acceptable relativistic classical equations of motion for a point-like spin-half particle possessing an electric charge and magnetic dipole moment, directly from a manifestly covariant Lagrangian, if the classical degrees of freedom are appropriately chosen. The equations obtained encompass the well-tested Lorentz force and Thomas-Bargmann-Michel-Telegdi spin equations, as well as providing a definite specification of the classical magnetic dipole force, whose exact form has been the subject of recent debate. Radiation reaction - the force and torque on an accelerated particle due to its self-interaction - is neglected at this stage. 18 refs.
Citation Formats
Costella, J P, and McKellar, B H.J.
Electromagnetic deflection of spinning particles.
Australia: N. p.,
1992.
Web.
Costella, J P, & McKellar, B H.J.
Electromagnetic deflection of spinning particles.
Australia.
Costella, J P, and McKellar, B H.J.
1992.
"Electromagnetic deflection of spinning particles."
Australia.
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title = {Electromagnetic deflection of spinning particles}
author = {Costella, J P, and McKellar, B H.J.}
abstractNote = {It is shown that it is possible to obtain self-consistent and physically acceptable relativistic classical equations of motion for a point-like spin-half particle possessing an electric charge and magnetic dipole moment, directly from a manifestly covariant Lagrangian, if the classical degrees of freedom are appropriately chosen. The equations obtained encompass the well-tested Lorentz force and Thomas-Bargmann-Michel-Telegdi spin equations, as well as providing a definite specification of the classical magnetic dipole force, whose exact form has been the subject of recent debate. Radiation reaction - the force and torque on an accelerated particle due to its self-interaction - is neglected at this stage. 18 refs.}
place = {Australia}
year = {1992}
month = {Dec}
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title = {Electromagnetic deflection of spinning particles}
author = {Costella, J P, and McKellar, B H.J.}
abstractNote = {It is shown that it is possible to obtain self-consistent and physically acceptable relativistic classical equations of motion for a point-like spin-half particle possessing an electric charge and magnetic dipole moment, directly from a manifestly covariant Lagrangian, if the classical degrees of freedom are appropriately chosen. The equations obtained encompass the well-tested Lorentz force and Thomas-Bargmann-Michel-Telegdi spin equations, as well as providing a definite specification of the classical magnetic dipole force, whose exact form has been the subject of recent debate. Radiation reaction - the force and torque on an accelerated particle due to its self-interaction - is neglected at this stage. 18 refs.}
place = {Australia}
year = {1992}
month = {Dec}
}