Published May 1987 | Version v1
Journal article

The classical equations of motion for a spinning point particle with charge and magnetic moment

  • 1. Durham Univ. (UK). Dept. of Mathematics
  • 2. Statistics Canada, Ottawa, Ontario

Description

The classical, special relativistic equations of motion are derived for a spinning point particle interacting with the electromagnetic field through its charge and magnetic moment. Radiation reaction is included. The energy tensors for the particle and for the field are developed as well-defined distributions; consequently no infinities appear. The magnitude of spin and the rest mass are conserved. (orig.)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Phys. Rep.
Journal Volume
149
Journal Issue
5
Series
Phys. Rep.
Journal Page Range
287-336
ISSN
0370-1573
CODEN
PRPLC