The Maxwell and Proca equations in spaces with torsion

Nonlinear equations are derived for mass as well as massless vector fields in a Riemann space, where nonlinearity is induced by the interaction of these fields with individual irreducible parts of the torsion tensor. It is shown that in the simplest cases these equations are exactly solvable for an electromagnetic field, while a mass field is described by a number of interesting equations, in particular the sinh-Gordon equation, which has soliton solutions.Translated from Izvestiya Vysshikh Uchebnykh Zavedenii, Fizika, No. 1, pp. 28–32, January, 1982.     

Variational principle and limit relations in the unified theory of gravitational,electromagnetic, and scalar fields

Within the framework of a special version of unified bimetrical field theory [1], starting from the explicit form of the Lagrangian L, the principal expressions are derived: the field equations, the energy-momentum tensor, the generalized equations of electrodynamics, the conservation laws. Various limiting cases are considered. It is shown that the equations for the electromagnetic field can be obtained as a consequence of the conservation law for the energy-momentum of the unified field.     

REVIEW: Spin Gravity

A theory of gravitation with torsion that isderived from an antisymmetric second rank tensor isreviewed. A non-symmetric energy momentum tensor isdeveloped and the explicit material action is presented. This is done from a phenomenological point ofview and using the Dirac Lagrangian. The equations ofmotion are derived and it is shown that the source oftorsion is the intrinsic spin of elementary particles. The torsion sector is reduced to a low energy3-vector formulation and the interaction energies arederived. The theory is reformulated in terms of theDirac field, and it is shown that precisely the same interaction energy is predicted. The theory iscompared to the low energy string theory effective fieldlimit and the scalar field is introduced. It is shownhow this field is a mandatory requirement of the theory, and a particular limit is derivedin which the scalar field acts as a strong non-minimalcoupling of the torsion field. Physical predictions arecompared to experiment, including effects in hydrogen and paramagnetic salts. Other physicalmanifestations that are discussed include spin flippingof neutrinos, torsion waves and their power, how thenon-linear Dirac and Schrodinger equations arise from torsion, and the physical origin andcorrect prediction of the magnetic dipole moment ofelementary particles.     

The generalized Einstein-Maxwell theory of gravitation

A new Lagrangian theory of gravitation in which the metric and the arbitrary affine connection are regarded as independent field variables has been considered. Making use of the pure geometrical objects only from the variational principle the empty field equations are derived. It is shown that the metric obeys the ordinary Einstein equations of general relativity. However, the covariant derivative of the metric tensor does not vanish, so that the vector's length is generally nonintegrable under the parallel displacement. The torsion trace vector turns out to be the natural dynamical variable, satisfying the Maxwell-like equations with tensor of homothetic curvature as the Maxwell tensor. The equations of motion are explored; they are shown to be identical to the motion of electric charge under the Lorentz force. The conservation laws are discussed.     

A Five-Dimensional Model of the Gravitational Interaction of an Electromagnetic Field in an Affine-Metric Space

A geometric model for the gravitational interaction of an electromagnetic field in an affine-metric space with torsion and nonmetricity is proposed which describes the dynamics of an empty 5-dimensional affine-metric space. The gravitational and the electromagnetic field are presented in terms of the metric tensor of a 5-dimensional space-time. The equations of the theory are deduced from the variation principle with the use of the (4 + 1)-splitting formalism. Exact spherically symmetrical solutions have been obtained for the system of equations of the presented theory, and their possible astrophysical consequences have been investigated.     

An extension of the nonsymmetric unified field theory

The field equations, in the new formulation of Einstein's unified field theory, are extended from the present vacuum form to the general case in which sources are present. In this generalization the contracted torsion tensor corresponds to the electromagnetic four-potential. By this correspondence, Einsteins-gauge transformation becomes identical to the ordinary electromagnetic gauge symmetry. The generalized Bianchi identities are found and used to discuss deviations from the Einstein-Lorentz equations of motion.     

Tetrad formulation of gravity with a torsion potential

A tetrad formulation of gravity with a torsion potential is presented. The torsion is derived from the exterior derivative of a second rank tensor potential. The geometrical Lagrangian is the curvature scalar and variations are taken with respect to the tetrad components. It is shown that the resulting field equations, and conservation laws, are identical to those obtained in a purely holonomic frame.     

Electrodynamics in an expanding universe

An algebraic form of the energy momentum tensor of the electromagnetic field is derived in terms of two scalars and two mutually orthogonal vector fields. Upon inserting this tensor into the field equations, solutions of the co-determined Einstein-Maxwell equations are obtained. The line element used is that corresponding to a conformal flat universe, whose form is then uniquely determined by the field equations. The case of a charged fluid is also considered and it is found that the particular form of the velocity field chosen limits the choice of the possible equation of state connecting the pressure and density distributions.     

Gravitational energy from a quadratic Lagrangian with torsion

Gravitation is considered as a gauge field within the formalism of Utiyama and Kibble. In empty space-time a Lagrangian density, quadratic in Riemann's curvature tensor and in Cartan's torsion tensor, is introduced. The equations of motion are coupled differential equations for the curvature and torsion tensors. The spin of the torsion field behaves as a curvature source and the energy of both fields acts as a torsion source. Each field has an energy tensor, similar to the Maxwell tensor of electrodynamics, vanishing in a torsionless space. It thus appears that the torsion of space-time is a geometric property that makes possible the propagation of gravitational energy in the absence of matter.A summary of this work was presented to the first Marcel Grossmann meeting on the recent progress of the fundamentals of general relativity (Trieste, July 1975).     

电磁场的复张量表述

在电磁场的三维复矢量表述基础之上获得对应的四维复张量表述形式,同时又考虑磁荷流密度并引入双势法,将电磁场复张量表述推广到同时包含电荷与磁荷流密度的情形并获得了复张量麦克斯韦方程组.     

Unified equation of motion of a test charge in electromagnetic and gravitational fields

This work starts by generalizing in a gravitational field the fundamental quantum mechanical commutation relations between the coordinates of a charged test particle and its momentum. Assuming that the components of the momentum of this test charge obey a noncommutative algebra in the presence of an electromagnetic field, it is proved that the commutator can be identified with the electromagnetic field tensor. Using these results, the equation of motion of this charged object in the presence of both the electromagnetic and gravitational fields is derived from their field equations. In this work, the laws of motion of a particle in the electromagnetic and gravitational fields has been unified with the field equations. Although the field equations themselves are not directly unified, this work strongly suggests that the scheme may act as a possible framework for the unification of at least gravitational and electromagnetic interactions.     

Field Equations of Arbitrary Spin in Space-time with Torsion

A two spinor lagrangian formulation of field equations for massive particle of arbitrary spin is proposed in a curved space-time with torsion. The interaction between fields and torsion is expressed by generalizing the situation of the Dirac equation. The resulting field equations are different (except for the spin-1/2 case) from those obtained by promoting the covariant derivatives of the torsion free equations to include torsion. The non linearity of the equations, that is induced by torsion, can be interpreted as a self-interaction of the particle. The spin-1 and spin-3/2 cases are studied with some details by translating into tensor form. There result the Proca and Rarita-Schwinger field equations with torsion, respectively. PACS numbers: 03.65.Pm; 04.20.Cv; 04.20.Fy.     

Microscopic derivation of hydrodynamic balance equations in the presence of an electromagnetic field

Using field-theoretic methods we derive balance equations for a charged fluid in an external electromagnetic field the effects of which are included by minimal coupling. An infinite hierarchy of balance equations for tensor operators is derived. A macroscopic velocity field is introduced by a unitary transformation on the field operators. Suitable statistical averages in the local equilibrium approximation yield macroscopic balance equations. The significance of new terms is discussed.     

On a Dynamic Formulation of Deformations of the Space R_1^4

The equations alternative to those of dynamics of a point charged particle are derived. In this case, the holonomic vector field of a special type represents the momentum, and the symmetric tensor is the external field. A class of electromagnetic fields which can be mechanically interpreted in terms of deformation theory is also considered.     

Clifford Algebra Formulation of an Electromagnetic Charge-Current Wave Theory

In this work, a Clifford algebra approach is used to introduce a charge-current wave structure governed by a Maxwell-like set of equations. A known spinor representation of the electromagnetic field intensities is utilized to recast the equations governing the charge-current densities in a Dirac-like spinor form. Energy-momentum considerations lead to a generalization of the Maxwell electromagnetic symmetric energy-momentum tensor. The generalized tensor includes new terms that represent contributions from the charge-current densities. Stationary spherical modal solutions representing the charge-current densities and the associated self-fields are derived. The use of a Clifford type dependence on time results in a distinct symmetry between the magnetic and electric components. It is shown that, for such spherical modes, the components of the force density deduced from the generalized energy-momentum tensor can vanish under certain conditions.     

Gauge invariant electromagnetic coupling with torsion potential

Electromagnetism is coupled to torsion in a gauge invariant manner by relaxing minimal coupling and introducing into the Lagrangian a term bilinear in the electromagnetic field tensor and the torsion potential. The resulting coupling between electromagnetism and torsion is examined and a solution corresponding to traveling coupled waves is given.     

Densities of electron’s continuum in gravitational and electromagnetic fields

Relativistic dynamics of distributed mass and charge densities of the extended classical particle is considered for arbitrary gravitational and electromagnetic fields. Both geodesic and field gravitational equations can be derived by variation of the same Lagrange density in the classical action of a nonlocal particle distributed over its radial field. Vector geodesic relations for material space densities are contraction consequences of tensor gravitational equations for continuous sources and their fields. Classical four-flows of elementary material space depend on local electromagnetic fourpotentials for charged densities, as in quantum theory. Besides the Lorentz force, these potentials result in two more accelerating factors vanishing under equilibrium internal stresses within the continuous particle.     

Micromorphic Electromagnetic Theory and Waves

This paper introduces a continuum microelectromagnetic theory (also called micromorphic electromagnetic theory), to discuss electromagnetic phenomena in bodies with microstructures. Balance laws of microelectromagnetic media of the first-grade are given. Constitutive equations are developed. The field equations are obtained . It has been shown that, this theory gives rise to several new vector and tensor waves. A theorem of conservation of energy (Poynting type) is proved. Dispersion relations are obtained for both vector and tensor waves. Relations of tensor waves to microscopic phenomena (such as spin waves) are discussed.     

Electromagnetic solutions of the field equations in presence of zeromass mesons

The field equations of general relativity with electromagnetic stress tensor and zeromass scalar meson field are investigated. The metric coefficients are assumed to be functions of three variables only. It is then shown that, if one assumes a functional relation between some one of the metric coefficients and the electromagnetic potentials, that one can find a solution of the coupled Einstein-Maxwell equations in terms of a solution of the Einstein equations with zeromass scalar meson field as source.     

On the Rainich geometrization of scalar meson fields

Similarly as in the Rainich geometrization of an electromagnetic field, the author finds a system of differential equations for the metric tensor, equivalent to the equations of the gravitational and scalar meson field, and shows how to find the wave function of the meson field if the Ricci tensor is known.