Unusual electromagnetic disturbances
Year: 2017
Type: preprint
Abstract: We introduce unusual electromagnetic disturbances resembling rings, loops, links, globules, lines, knots, roses and clouds. Each of these is an exact solution of Maxwell's equations with looped electric and magnetic field lines of finite extent, a localised appearance in all three spatial dimensions and a monochromatic time dependence. The generation of our unusual electromagnetic disturbances in the laboratory is briefly considered and some possible directions for future research are highlighted.
Source: arXiv (Cornell University)
Author: Robert P. Cameron
Language: English
Subfield: Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2599371920