On the validity of the LAD and LL classical radiation-reaction equations

M. Dorigo; M. Tessarotto; P. Nicolini; A. Beklemishev

On the validity of the LAD and LL classical radiation-reaction equations

M. Dorigo, M. Tessarotto, P. Nicolini, A. Beklemishev

Physics

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Abstract

The search of the correct equation of motion for a classical charged particle under the action of its electromagnetic (EM) self-field, the so-called radiation-reaction equation of motion, remains elusive to date. In this paper we intend to point out why this is so. The discussion is based on the direct construction of the EM self-potentials produced by a charged spherical particle under the action of an external EM force. In particular we intend to analyze basic features of the LAD (Lorentz-Abraham-Dirac) and the LL (Landau-Lifschitz) equations. Both are shown to lead to incorrect or incomplete results.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	152-157
Number of pages	6
Journal	AIP Conference Proceedings
Volume	1084
State	Published - 2009
Event	26th International Symposium on Rarefied Gas Dynamics, RGD26 - Kyoto, Japan Duration: Jul 20 2008 → Jul 25 2008

Keywords

Classical electrodynamics
Radiation-reaction

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General Physics and Astronomy

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