Journal of the Franklin Institute

Volume 257, Issue 5, May 1954, Pages 369–382

A new electrodynamics

doi:10.1016/0016-0032(54)90728-0

Abstract

So successful have been Maxwell's equations that the electrodynamic formulations of Ampére, Weber, and Riemann have been almost forgotten. The purpose of this paper is to present a rejuvenation of the older theories, based entirely on the force between charged particles. The new formulation leads to the correct formulas for force, induced emf, and radiation.In fact, it may be regarded as an alternative to Maxwell's equations, with the advantages of Galilean relativity and a closer contact with reality (charges rather than fictitious flux lines).

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