Relativistic, many-particle Lagrangean for electromagnetic interactions

R. A. Moore, T. C. Scott, and M. B. Monagan
Phys. Rev. Lett. 59, 525 – Published 3 August 1987
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Abstract

It is shown that the Fokker-Wheeler-Feynman model of a system of massive, charged particles interacting via forces of electromagnetic origin can be rewritten to yield a physically acceptable relativistic many-particle Lagrangean. Contrary to the postulates of Wheeler and Feynman, the model satisfies causality and can be generalized to include arbitrary forces. It also allows a simple description of radiation reaction and, as well, may provide the basis for any comparable modeling of other systems.

  • Received 2 December 1986

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.59.525

©1987 American Physical Society

Authors & Affiliations

R. A. Moore and T. C. Scott

  • Guelph-Waterloo Program for Graduate Work in Physics, Waterloo Campus, Waterloo, Canada

M. B. Monagan

  • Department of Computer Science, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada

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Vol. 59, Iss. 5 — 3 August 1987

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