An angle at each point in spacetime and A_μ?

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The discussion explores the relationship between a field represented by an angle function θ(X,t) and the electromagnetic vector potential A_μ(X,t) of a moving point charge. It proposes specific identifications between θ and the components of A_μ, questioning if A_μ can be viewed as a massless field constrained to circular motion in a hidden space. There is uncertainty expressed regarding the validity of this identification and the conceptualization of A_μ. The conversation reflects a mix of curiosity and confusion about the underlying physics. Overall, the thread seeks clarification on these theoretical connections.
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Suppose we have a field that is represented at each point in space by an angle that is a function of time, θ(X,t).

Can we make the following identification with the electromagnetic vector potential A_μ(X,t) of a moving point charge with velocity v_x, v_y, and v_z?

θ(X,t) = A_0(X,t),
v_xθ(X,t) = A_x(X,t),
v_yθ(X,t) = A_y(X,t),
v_zθ(X,t) = A_z(X,t)?

Can we think of A_μ as a massless field with each point X of the field constrained to move on a circle (circle in some hidden space)?

Thanks for any help!
 
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I think this works,

"θ(X,t) = A_0(X,t),
v_xθ(X,t) = A_x(X,t),
v_yθ(X,t) = A_y(X,t),
v_zθ(X,t) = A_z(X,t)?"

I think something is wrong with this,

"Can we think of A_μ as a massless field with each point X of the field constrained to move on a circle (circle in some hidden space)?"

I'm confused, maybe my brain needs food?
 
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