A discussion of the Wheeler-Feynman absorber theory of radiation /
Ronald G. Newburgh.

Description

Main Author

Newburgh, Ronald G.

Related Names

Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories (U.S.)
United States. Air Force.

Language(s)

English

Published

L.G. Hansom Field, Bedford, Massachusetts : Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories, Office of Aerospace Research, United States Air Force, 1965.

Subjects

Absorption.
Neutron absorbers.
Particles (Nuclear physics)
Electromagnetic waves.
Potential theory (Physics)
Field theory (Physics)

Summary

The Wheeler-Feynman absorber theory of radiation is reviewed. A proof is offered to show that a sum of advanced and retarded effects from the absorber can provide the origin of radiative reaction. This proof is different from and perhaps simpler than that of Wheeler and Feynman. From arguments of momentum and energy conservation the necessity of the absorber for the emission of radiation is demonstrated for three cases. (Author).

Note

"Upper Atmosphere Physics Laboratory Project 6688."
"AD0623648 (from http://www.dtic.mil)."
"October 1965."

Physical Description

v, 17 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.

Locate a Print Version

Find in a library

Viewability