A NEW DIRAC BISPINOR FORM OF MAXWELL'S EQUATIONS AND ITS ROLE IN A THEORY OF ELEMENTARY INTERACTIONS.

Abstract

Using the relativistic-operational concept of elementary interaction, the author shows that it is possible to write Maxwell's equations in a bi-spinor form similar to that of the bi-spinor Dirac equation. In the context of a theory of elementary interactions, new electromagnetic interactions are introduced in a natural way through the use of the bispinor Maxwell equations in a Lagrangian formalism. In particular a new 'spinor torque' interaction occurs in addition to the usual 'Lorentz Force' interaction. The physical effects of this new electromagnetic interaction in a theory of elementary interactions are discussed. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 23, 1965
Accession Number
AD0632417

Entities

People

  • Darryl J. Leiter

Organizations

  • Boston College

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Differential Equations
  • Dirac Equation
  • Equations
  • Lorentz Force
  • Mathematics
  • Partial Differential Equations

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Calculus or Mathematical Analysis
  • Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Dynamics.