Absolute Relativity in Classical Electromagnetism: the Quantisation of Light

Williamson, J.G. and Leary, S.J. (2015) Absolute Relativity in Classical Electromagnetism: the Quantisation of Light. In: The Nature of Light: What are Photons? VI, San Diego, CA USA, 9 Aug 2015, p. 957016. ISBN 9781628417364 (doi: 10.1117/12.2188363)

Abstract

A rigorous introduction of the underlying nature of space and time forces qualitatively new kinds of solutions in the classical theory of electromagnetism. A class of relativistic wave-functions are derived which are solutions to the first-order, free-space Maxwell equations. These describe all photons from radio to gamma waves and are governed by a single parameter: the exchange frequency. Though the theory remains that of classical, continuous electromagnetism, allowed travelling-wave solutions are quantised in that they come in \lumps" and their characteristic energy is proportional to frequency.

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• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Williamson, Dr John
• Authors: Williamson, J.G., and Leary, S.J.
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering
• ISSN: 0277-786X
• ISBN: 9781628417364
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