Some remarks on classical electromagnetism and the principle of relativity
Umberto Bartocci, Marco Mamone Capria
Abstract
Umberto Bartocci, Marco Mamone Capria
Abstract
In connection with a note by Rindler on relativity and electromagnetism, it is shown that classically interpreted electromagnetism and special relativity already diverge in their predictions on the behavior of a very simple electrodynamical system, even for ‘‘low’’ velocities.
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In connection with a note by Rindler on relativity and electromagnetism, it is shown that classically interpreted electromagnetism and special relativity already diverge in their predictions on the behavior of a very simple electrodynamical system, even for ‘‘low’’ velocities.
Key concepts: Electromagnetism, Physics, Theory of relativity, Connection (principal bundle), Theoretical physics, Special relativity, Classical mechanics, Four-force