Waite, G., Hodgson, D., Lang, B. et al. (2 more authors) (2024) Local-photon model of the momentum of light. [Preprint - arXiv]
Abstract
Recently we introduced a local photon approach for modelling the quantised electromagnetic field in position space. Using this approach, we define the momentum of light in this paper as in quantum mechanics as the generator for spatial translation. Afterwards, we analyse the momentum dynamics of photonic wave packets which transition from air into a denser dielectric medium. Our analysis shines new light onto the Abraham-Minkowski controversy which highlights the intricacies involved in the characterisation of the momentum of the electromagnetic field. Although our results align with Minkowski's theory and with the definition of the canonical momentum of light in quantum electrodynamics, there are also some crucial differences.
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Item Type: | Preprint |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences (Leeds) > School of Physics and Astronomy (Leeds) > Theoretical Physics (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 22 Jan 2025 16:47 |
Last Modified: | 22 Jan 2025 16:47 |
Identification Number: | 10.48550/arxiv.2410.03633 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:222088 |