Axiomatics of classical electrodynamics and its relation to gauge field theory
| dc.creator | Gronwald, Frank | |
| dc.creator | Hehl, Friedrich W. | |
| dc.creator | Nitsch, Jürgen | |
| dc.date | 2005-06-29 | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-07-07T05:55:15Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-07-07T05:55:15Z | |
| dc.description | We give a concise axiomatic introduction into the fundamental structure of classical electrodynamics: It is based on electric charge conservation, the Lorentz force, magnetic flux conservation, and the existence of local and linear constitutive relations. The {\it inhomogeneous} Maxwell equations, expressed in terms of $D^i$ and $H_i$, turn out to be a consequence of electric charge conservation, whereas the {\it homogeneous} Maxwell equations, expressed in terms of $E_i$ and $B^i$, are derived from magnetic flux conservation and special relativity theory. The excitations $D^i$ and $H_i$, by means of constitutive relations, are linked to the field strengths $E_i$ and $B^i$. Eventually, we point out how this axiomatic approach is related to the framework of gauge field theory. | |
| dc.description | 24 pages latex, 4 figures | |
| dc.identifier | https://arxiv.org/abs/physics/0506219 | |
| dc.identifier | http://arxiv.org/abs/physics/0506219 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/87222 | |
| dc.subject | Classical Physics | |
| dc.subject | Materials Science | |
| dc.title | Axiomatics of classical electrodynamics and its relation to gauge field theory | |
| dc.type | text |