Erratum: The symmetrization of Maxwell's equations, and fractionally charged particles

1970 ◽  
Vol 48 (19) ◽  
pp. 2339-2339
Author(s):  
Darryl Leiter
Keyword(s):  
Maxwell’S Equations ◽  
Maxwell's Equations ◽  
Charged Particles

The symmetrization of Maxwell's equations, and fractionally charged particles

1970 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 279-282 ◽  
Author(s):  
Darryl Leiter
Keyword(s):  
Electric Charge ◽  
Maxwell’S Equations ◽  
Maxwell Equations ◽  
Maxwell's Equations ◽  
Charged Particles ◽  
Charge Ratio ◽  
Model Universe ◽  
Electromagnetic Interactions ◽  
Electromagnetic Tensor ◽  
Classical Point

It is shown that Maxwell's equations can be consistently symmetrized by the introduction of an additional vector 4-current as the source of the dual of the generalized electromagnetic tensor. The additional 4-current is related to a second type of electric charge which we shall call "m-electric charge," as distinguished from the conventional electric charge (denoted as "e-electric" charge). A Lagrangian formulation of this theory for classical point charges is constructed, yielding the symmetrized Maxwell equations, in which each particle is assumed to carry both an "e-electric" charge and an "m-electric" charge. We show that if the m-electric to e-electric charge ratio is the same for all particles in the model universe, then the predictions of the symmetrized Maxwell equations are the same as that of the unsymmetrized, conventional Maxwell equations. However, if all particles in a detector carry the same m-electric to e-electric charge ratio, not equal to zero, then a detected particle with different m-electric to e-electric charge ratio (than that of the detector) could appear to have only a fractional e-electric charge. This implies that fractionally charged particles could be generated even if only integral multiples of e-charge and m-charge were allowed in the symmetrized theory. This means that it might be experimentally difficult to distinguish between a differently "m-charged" particle, and an SU3-type "quark," in purely electromagnetic interactions alone.

scholarly journals Connection Between Maxwell's Equations and the Dirac Equation

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Golden Gadzirayi Nyambuya
Keyword(s):  
Electromagnetic Field ◽  
Quantum Mechanics ◽  
Maxwell’S Equations ◽  
Maxwell's Equations ◽  
Charged Particles ◽  
Direct Function ◽  
Modern Physics ◽  
One Step ◽  
Electrically Charged ◽  
Insight Into

Electrically charged particles such as Electrons and Protons carry electric, E, and magnetic, B, fields. In addition to these fields, Quantum Mechanics (QM) endows these particles with an `arcane and spooky' field --- the wavefunction. This wavefunction of QM is not only assumed to be separate but distinct from the electromagnetic field. We herein upend this view by demonstrating otherwise. That is, we demonstrate that the four components of the Dirac wavefunction, can be shown to not only be an intimate, but, a direct function of the electromagnetic field carried by the particle in question. Insofar as unity, depth in our understanding and insight into both Dirac and Maxwell's equations as major pillars of Modern Physics, we believe that this work may very well inch us one-step-closer to the truth.

Sumudu Applications to Maxwell's Equations

PIERS Online ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 355-360 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fethi Bin Muhammad Belgacem
Keyword(s):  
Maxwell’S Equations ◽  
Maxwell's Equations

Maxwell’s Equations versus Newton’s Third Law

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Glyn Kennell ◽  
Richard Evitts
Keyword(s):  
Electric Fields ◽  
Maxwell’S Equations ◽  
Maxwell's Equations ◽  
Simulated Data ◽  
Numerical Data ◽  
Transport Equations ◽  
Concentration Gradients ◽  
Third Law

The presented simulated data compares concentration gradients and electric fields with experimental and numerical data of others. This data is simulated for cases involving liquid junctions and electrolytic transport. The objective of presenting this data is to support a model and theory. This theory demonstrates the incompatibility between conventional electrostatics inherent in Maxwell's equations with conventional transport equations. <br>

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