The radiation of a uniformly accelerated charge is beyond the horizon: A simple derivation
Abstract
By exploring some elementary consequences of the covariance of Maxwell's equations under general coordinate transformations, we show that even though inertial observers can detect electromagnetic radiation emitted from a uniformly accelerated charge, comoving observers will see only a static electric field. This analysis can add insight into one of the most celebrated paradoxes of the last century.
- Publication:
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American Journal of Physics
- Pub Date:
- February 2006
- DOI:
- arXiv:
- arXiv:physics/0506049
- Bibcode:
- 2006AmJPh..74..154D
- Keywords:
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- Physics - Classical Physics;
- General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
- E-Print:
- Revtex, 6 pages, 2 figures. v2: Some small corrections. v3: Citation of a earlier paper included. v4: Some stylistic changes. v5: Final version to appear in AJP