(not quite) Theoretical Proof of the Lorentz Force Formula
Classical Physics
2007-05-23 v4
Abstract
There is actually a mistake in this paper, but it is still a nice try worth a read. It is (not quite) proved that within the framework of Special Relativity, a force exerted on a \emph{classical particle} by a field must be of the form , the Lorentz force form. The proof makes use of an action principle in which the action is the sum of a free particle part, and an interaction part.
Cite
@article{arxiv.physics/0508169,
title = {(not quite) Theoretical Proof of the Lorentz Force Formula},
author = {Yoav Kleinberger},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:physics/0508169},
year = {2007}
}
Comments
A subtle mistake was found. This paper is actually mistaken, but still a nice try worth a read :)