Trouble with the Lorentz Law of Force: Response to Critics
Masud Mansuripur
TL;DR
This paper defends the validity of the Lorentz law of force against critics, clarifying misunderstandings and elaborating on the issues related to electromagnetic forces in media with dipoles.
Contribution
It provides a detailed response to criticisms of the Lorentz law, reaffirming its applicability in media with electric and magnetic dipoles.
Findings
Reaffirms the validity of the Lorentz law in media with dipoles
Addresses and clarifies criticisms from previous authors
Elaborates on the theoretical issues surrounding electromagnetic force laws
Abstract
In a recent paper [arXiv:1205.0096], we questioned the validity of the Lorentz law of force in the presence of material media that contain electric and/or magnetic dipoles. A number of authors have criticized our methods and conclusions. This paper is an attempt at answering the critics and elaborating the relevant issues in some detail.
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