Classical origins of the Aharonov-Bohm effect

Foundations of Physics 22 (5):713-725 (1992)
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Abstract

It is shown, in a large variety of manifestations, that the Aharonov—Bohm effect has classical counterparts in aspects concerning energy and momentum balance. No counterexamples are found in the cases considered, although whenever image charges shield the magnetic field region from the electric field of the passing electron the classical momentum effects, while present, would not be observable. Similarly, if the magnetic flux is maintained by superconductors, magnetic shielding will also render the classical energy effect unobservable. Partial shieldings of either type will reduce but not totally eliminate the corresponding observable classical manifestations of these effects

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