Bohr quantum theory of the magnetic monopoles and classical electron electromagnetic mass problem

TL;DR

This paper uses Bohr's old quantum theory to analyze magnetic monopoles, reproduces Dirac's charge quantization, and proposes a simple solution to the classical electron electromagnetic mass problem.

Contribution

It applies Bohr theory to magnetic monopoles, reproduces key aspects of Dirac's theory, and offers a new simple solution to the classical electron mass problem.

Findings

Reproduces Dirac magnetic monopole charge quantization.

Models a magnetic monopole atom with stable electron orbit.

Proposes a simple classical solution to the electron electromagnetic mass problem.

Abstract

In the first part of this work we apply Bohr (old or naive quantum atomic) theory for analysis of the remarkable electro-dynamical problem of magnetic monopoles. We reproduce formally exactly some basic elements of the Dirac magnetic monopoles theory, especially Dirac electric/magnetic charge quantization condition. It follows after application of Bohr theory at the system, simply called magnetic monopole "atom", consisting of the practically standing, massive magnetic monopole as the "nucleus" and electron rotating stable around magnetic monopole under magnetic and electrostatic interactions. Also, in the second part of this work we suggest a simple solution of the classical electron electromagnetic mass problem.