Classical and quantum radiation reaction

This thesis reports on work undertaken in comparing the effects of the phenomenon of radiation reaction in classical and quantum theories of electrodynamics. Specifically, it is concerned with the prediction of the change in position of a particle due to the inclusion of the self-force in the theory...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Martin, Giles D. R.
Published: University of York 2007
Subjects:
510
Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.485835