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A Physical Deduction of an Equivalent Landau–Lifshitz Equation of Motion in Classical Electrodynamics. A New Expression for the Large Distance Radiation Rate of Energy

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A new scheme is proposed in order to deduce an equation of motion for a spinless charged point particle leading to an equivalent Landau–Lifshitz equation of motion. Consequently Larmor’s formula must be substituted by a new expression for the large distance radiation rate of energy. A constraint appears on the applicability of the Maxwell electromagnetic tensor. The particular case of a sudden force is analyzed in order to show the physical results predicted by the new model. A geometrical rearrangement of the energy explains the balance.

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Parga, G.A.d. A Physical Deduction of an Equivalent Landau–Lifshitz Equation of Motion in Classical Electrodynamics. A New Expression for the Large Distance Radiation Rate of Energy. Found Phys 36, 1474–1510 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10701-006-9072-x

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