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View SchemaAn accelerated charge is also absorbing power
| Authors | J. M. Nester, C. M. Ko |
|---|---|
| Categories | |
| ArXiv ID | physics/9809026 |
| URL | https://arxiv.org/abs/physics/9809026 |
Abstract
An accelerated classical point charge radiates at the Larmor power rate $2e^2a^2/3$, leading to the expectation of an associated radiation reaction force. The famous Abraham-Lorentz-Dirac proposal is plagued with difficulties. Here we note a simple, amazing, and apparently overlooked fact: an accelerated charge is also always absorbing power at exactly the Larmor rate. Implications for radiation reaction and the particle motion are considered. Our analysis supports Kijowski's recent proposal.
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