Published October 1, 1983 | Version v1
Journal article

Waves, shocks and symmetrization in a nonlinear theory of electrodynamics

  • 1. Bologna Univ. (Italy)
  • 2. Bologna Univ. (Italy). Ist. di Fisica

Description

Within the context of a nonlinear formulation of electrodynamics based on the constraint Asub(μ)sup(2) = - rho2 (asub(μ) timelike) for the electromagnetic potential Asub(μ) together with the usual gauge-invariant electromagnetic-field Lagrangian, it is studied the propagation of weak discontinuities and shocks. Further the structure of the system of differential equations for the different fields is briefly examined

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Nuovo Cim., A
Journal Volume
77
Journal Issue
3
Series
Nuovo Cim., A.
Journal Page Range
358-367
ISSN
0369-3546

INIS

Country of Publication
Italy
Country of Input or Organization
Italy
INIS RN
16000210
Subject category
S71: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS;
Descriptors DEI
DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS; ELECTRODYNAMICS; ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS; GAUGE INVARIANCE; LAGRANGIAN FUNCTION; SHOCK WAVES
Descriptors DEC
EQUATIONS; FUNCTIONS; INVARIANCE PRINCIPLES