Classical Electron Theory from a Modern Standpoint

1982 ◽  
pp. 183-210 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sidney Coleman
Keyword(s):  
Electron Theory ◽  
Classical Electron

scholarly journals Classical electron theory and conservation laws

1999 ◽  
Vol 258 (4-6) ◽  
pp. 197-204 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael K.-H. Kiessling
Keyword(s):  
Conservation Laws ◽  
Electron Theory ◽  
Classical Electron

Dynamical Aspects of Classical Electron Theory

1997 ◽  
pp. 187-199
Author(s):  
D. Bambusi ◽  
A. Carati ◽  
L. Galgani ◽  
D. Noja ◽  
J. Sassarini
Keyword(s):  
Electron Theory ◽  
Classical Electron

scholarly journals Disguised electromagnetic connections in classical electron theory

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy H Boyer
Keyword(s):  
Electromagnetic Radiation ◽  
Zero Point ◽  
Classical Analysis ◽  
Mechanical Motion ◽  
Low Velocity ◽  
Oscillator Potential ◽  
Electron Theory ◽  
Classical Electron ◽  
Harmonic Oscillator Potential ◽  
Relativistic Particles

Abstract In the first quarter of the 20th century, physicists were not aware of the existence of classical electromagnetic zero-point radiation nor of the importance of special relativity. Inclusion of these aspects allows classical electron theory to be extended beyond its 19th century successes. Here we review spherical electromagnetic radiation modes in a conducting-walled spherical cavity and connect these modes to classical electromagnetic zero-point radiation and to electromagnetic scale invariance. Then we turn to the scattering of radiation in classical electron theory within a simple approximation. We emphasize that, in steady-state, the interaction between matter and radiation is disguised so that the mechanical motion appears to occur without the emission of radiation, even though the particle motion is actually driven by classical electromagnetic radiation. It is pointed out that, for nonrelativistic particles, only the harmonic oscillator potential taken in the low-velocity limit allows a consistent equilibrium with classical electromagnetic zero-point radiation. For relativistic particles, only the Coulomb potential is consistent with electrodynamics. The classical analysis places restrictions on the value of e^2/(hbar c).

Classical Electron Theory

1980 ◽  
pp. 277-310
Author(s):  
Jerry B. Marion ◽  
Mark A. Heald
Keyword(s):  
Electron Theory ◽  
Classical Electron
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