Electromagnetic Force and Momentum
Masud Mansuripur
TL;DR
This paper reviews the classical theory of electromagnetic force and momentum, providing foundational insights into how electromagnetic fields exert forces and carry momentum, as part of a broader discussion on structured light.
Contribution
It offers a comprehensive overview of the classical electromagnetic force and momentum theory within the context of structured light, filling gaps in foundational understanding.
Findings
Clarifies the classical electromagnetic force mechanisms
Explains the role of electromagnetic momentum in light-matter interactions
Provides theoretical background for structured light applications
Abstract
This article was published as Sec.4 of the "Roadmap on Structured Light" in Journal of Optics 19 (2017) 013001. Section 4 describes the essential elements of the classical theory of electromagnetic force and momentum.
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Taxonomy
TopicsExperimental and Theoretical Physics Studies · Quantum and Classical Electrodynamics · Orbital Angular Momentum in Optics