ENERGY BALANCE OF UNIFORMLY ACCELERATED CHARGE,
Abstract
If the electromagnetic field of a uniformly ac celerated charge is computed by means of Lienard Wiechert potentials, it is found that the result does not correspond to a single source. Besides the original uniformly accelerated charge there is also a second charge, which is spread on a plane recessing in the opposite direction with the velocity of light. The work performed by this second charge against the electromagnetic field is equal to the constant rate of radiation of the physical system. This resolves the old paradox of the energy balance of a uniformly ac celerated charge, which radiates at a constant rate although it undergoes no radiation reaction. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 23, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0413513
Entities
People
- Asher Peres
- Clement Leibovitz
Organizations
- Technion – Israel Institute of Technology