Advanced action in classical electrodynamics
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The time evolution of a charged point particle is governed by a second-order integro-differential equation that exhibits advanced effects, in which the particle responds to an external force before the force is applied. In this paper, we give a simple argument that clarifies the origin and physical meaning of these advanced effects, and we compare ordinary electrodynamics with a toy model of electrodynamics in which advanced effects do not occur. PACS numbers: 03.50.−z, 03.50.De, 03.50.Kk, 11.10.−z, 11.10.Kk (Some figures in this article are in colour only in the electronic version)
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تاریخ انتشار 2008