Energy, linear momentum, and angular momentum exchange between an electromagnetic wave-packet and a small particle
arXiv:1805.03303 · doi:10.1117/1.JNP.13.012503
Abstract
Invoking Maxwell's classical electrodynamics in conjunction with expressions for the electromagnetic (EM) energy, momentum, force, and torque, we use a few simple examples to demonstrate the nature of linear and angular momentum exchange between a wave-packet and a small spherical particle. The linear and angular momenta of the EM field, when absorbed by the particle, will be seen to elicit different responses from the particle.
23 pages, 1 figure, 27 equations, 12 references, 5 appendices
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