Thc correct equation of motion of a classical point charge

Authors
Rohrlich, F
Citation
F. Rohrlich, Thc correct equation of motion of a classical point charge, PHYS LETT A, 283(5-6), 2001, pp. 276-278
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Physics
Journal title
PHYSICS LETTERS A
ISSN journal
03759601 → ACNP
Volume
283
Issue
5-6
Year of publication
2001
Pages
276 - 278
Database
ISI
SICI code
0375-9601(20010521)283:5-6<276:TCEOMO>2.0.ZU;2-B
Abstract
The Lorentz-Abraham-Dirac equation is not the correct equation of motion: ( 1) it does not yield the law of inertia uniquely; (2) it is of third order rather than of second order; and (3) it allows a self-force also in the abs ence of an external force. The correct equation is derived. (C) 2001 Elsevi er Science B.V. All rights reserved.