Feynman's Proof of the Lorentz Force Equations with Dissipation Linear in the Velocity
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We present the Feynman proof of the Lorentz force law plus dissipative terms with a linear dependence on the velocity vector. In addition, we discuss in this context the inverse problem of the calculus of variations and the inverse problem for the Poisson dynamics. Given the equations of motion, the Helmholtz conditions for the inverse problem of the calculus of variations are solved and the Lagrangian is shown to have the nonsingular gauge type form.
2010 ◽
Vol 60
(11)
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pp. 1710-1725
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2009 ◽
Vol 1
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pp. 159-180
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1939 ◽
Vol 25
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pp. 631-637
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