The vast majority of particles in particle physics are today considered to bebound states of other particles. All forms of binding energy and kinetic energy in such a state have to be included in its inertial mass. This book revivesthe classical explanation for this in the case of electromagnetic interactions. But it is also a reminder of the many benefits of this classical understanding that are simply dropped in modern accounts of inertia. This is a book for the motivated student who feels it is useful to remember where our theories come from. There is also a comprehensive overview of the state of the art in particle physics. An excursion into the classical origins of modern particle theories Includes overview of state-of-the-art in particle physics Will motivate students and researchers to reconsider issues of inertia INDICE: 1 Introduction and Guide.- 2 Some Notions of Electromagnetism.- 3 Electromagnetic Mass.- 4 A Brief Excursion into General Relativity.- 5 Momentum and Energy in the EM Fields of a Charge Dumbbell.- 6 Self-Force for Transverse Linear Acceleration.- 7 Self-Force for Axial Linear Acceleration.- 8 Self-Force for Transverse Rotational Motion.- 9 Self-Force for Longitudinal Rotational Motion.-10 Summary of Results.- 11 Reconciling Energy- and Momentum-DerivedEM Masses.-12 Rigidity in Relativity.- 13 Mass in Elementary Particle Physics.- 14 Summary and Conclusion.- References.
- ISBN: 978-3-642-04784-8
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 415
- Fecha Publicación: 11/01/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés