Clifford Algebra Formulation of an Electromagnetic Charge-Current Wave Theory

Author: Shaarawi A.M.  

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

ISSN: 0015-9018

Source: Foundations of Physics, Vol.30, Iss.11, 2000-11, pp. : 1911-1941

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Abstract

In this work, a Clifford algebra approach is used to introduce a charge-current wave structure governed by a Maxwell-like set of equations. A known spinor representation of the electromagnetic field intensities is utilized to recast the equations governing the charge-current densities in a Dirac-like spinor form. Energy-momentum considerations lead to a generalization of the Maxwell electromagnetic symmetric energy-momentum tensor. The generalized tensor includes new terms that represent contributions from the charge-current densities. Stationary spherical modal solutions representing the charge-current densities and the associated self-fields are derived. The use of a Clifford type dependence on time results in a distinct symmetry between the magnetic and electric components. It is shown that, for such spherical modes, the components of the force density deduced from the generalized energy-momentum tensor can vanish under certain conditions.