Problems in point charge electrodynamics

This thesis consists of two parts. In part I we consider a discrepancy in the derivation of the electromagnetic self force for a point charge. The self force is given by the Abraham-von Laue vector, which consists of the radiation reaction term proportional to the 4-acceleration, and the Schott term...

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Main Author: Ferris, Michael Raymond
Other Authors: Gratus, Jonathan
Published: Lancaster University 2012
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Online Access:https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.664260