Particle motion in electro-magnetic and gravitational pp-waves
M. Faquir, J.W. van Holten
TL;DR
This paper investigates the behavior of neutral and charged particles within combined electromagnetic and gravitational plane waves, analyzing their trajectories and interactions in these complex fields.
Contribution
It provides a detailed analysis of particle motion in combined electromagnetic and gravitational pp-waves, a novel exploration of their joint effects.
Findings
Charged particles exhibit complex trajectories influenced by both fields.
Neutral particles follow geodesics affected by gravitational waves.
The study enhances understanding of particle dynamics in combined wave backgrounds.
Abstract
We discuss the motion of neutral and charged particles in a plane electro-magnetic wave and its accompanying gravitational field.
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Taxonomy
TopicsPulsars and Gravitational Waves Research · Solar and Space Plasma Dynamics · Quantum, superfluid, helium dynamics