Equivalence principle and radiation by a uniformly accelerated charged particle

Details Equivalence principle and radiation by a uniformly accelerated charged particle Equivalence principle and radiation by a uniformly accelerated charged particle

2000-06-10

arxiv.org/abs/gr-qc/0006037v1

Found.Phys.Lett. 12 (1999) 427-439

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology

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We address the old question of whether or not a uniformly accelerated charged particle radiates, and consequently, if weak equivalence principle is violated by electrodynamics. We show that radiation has different meanings; some absolute, some relative. Detecting photons or electromagnetic waves is NOT absolute, it depends both on the electromagnetic field and on the state of motion of the antenna. An antenna used by a Rindler observer does not detect any radiation from a uniformly accelerated co-moving charged particle. Therefore, a Rindler observer cannot decide whether or not he is in an accelerated lab or in a gravitational field. We also discuss the general case.

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