Ludwig Valentin Lorenz is the discoverer of the "Lorenz gauge"!
Bozhidar Z. Iliev (Institute for Nuclear Research, Nuclear Energy,, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Bulgaria)
TL;DR
This paper clarifies the historical origin of the 'Lorenz gauge,' emphasizing Ludwig Valentin Lorenz's role in its first written mention and naming, correcting common misconceptions about its attribution.
Contribution
It provides a historical correction by attributing the 'Lorenz gauge' to Ludwig Valentin Lorenz instead of Hendrik Lorentz, clarifying the origin of the term.
Findings
The 'Lorenz gauge' was first mentioned and named after Ludwig Valentin Lorenz.
Common attribution to Hendrik Lorentz is historically incorrect.
The paper highlights the importance of accurate historical attribution in physics.
Abstract
The letter reminds the historical fact that the known "Lorenz gauge" (or "Lorenz condition/relation") is first mentioned in a written form and named after Ludwig Valentin Lorenz and not by/after Hendrik Antoon Lorentz.
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TopicsQuantum Mechanics and Applications · Quantum and Classical Electrodynamics · Experimental and Theoretical Physics Studies