Dual invariant Lagrange formulation of electrodynamics

  • Vasilij I. Strazhev Belarusian State University, Niezaliežnasci Avenue, 4, 220030, Minsk, Belarus

Abstract

The dual invariant Lagrange formulation of electrodynamics is based on the Cabibbo – Ferrari introduction of two potentials to the description of electromagnetic field without increase of its degrees of freedom. It is realized through invariance requirement of field tensor under specialized gauge transformations of potentials. The used Lagrangian is dual invariant, simultaneously it is invariant of specialized gauge transformations defined on solutions of Maxwell equations. The same procedure of consideration is realized in the case of dual symmetrical formulation of electrodynamics with electrically charged particles.

Author Biography

Vasilij I. Strazhev, Belarusian State University, Niezaliežnasci Avenue, 4, 220030, Minsk, Belarus

doctor of science (physics and mathematics), full professor; professor at the department of theoretical physics and astrophysics, faculty of physics

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Published
2019-02-10
Keywords: dual symmetry, Cabibbo – Ferrari two potential description, Lagrangian of electromagnetic field
How to Cite
Strazhev, V. I. (2019). Dual invariant Lagrange formulation of electrodynamics. Journal of the Belarusian State University. Physics, 1, 4-7. Retrieved from https://journals.bsu.by/index.php/physics/article/view/1376
Issue
No 1 (2019): Journal of the Belarusian State University. Physics
Section
Physics of Electromagnetic Phenomena

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