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A Covariant Semi-Classical Theory of the Radiating Electron

M. Sorg

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Abstract A new semi-classical equation of motion is suggested for the radiating electron. The characteristic length of the new theory is the Compton wavelength λc(= ħ/2 m c) instead of the classical electron radius which is used in all purely classical theories of the radiating electron. However, the lowest order approximation of the radiation reaction contains only the classical radius rc.

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Abstract A new semi-classical equation of motion is suggested for the radiating electron. The characteristic length of the new theory is the Compton wavelength λc(= ħ/2 m c) instead of the classical electron radius which is used in all purely classical theories of the radiating electron. However, the lowest order approximation of the radiation reaction contains only the classical radius rc.

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Abstract A new semi-classical equation of motion is suggested for the radiating electron. The characteristic length of the new theory is the Compton wavelength λc(= ħ/2 m c) instead of the classical electron radius which is used in all purely classical theories of the radiating electron. However, the lowest order approximation of the radiation reaction contains only the classical radius rc.

Key concepts: Classical electron radius, Physics, Compton wavelength, RADIUS, Electron, Covariant transformation, Wavelength, Quantum electrodynamics

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