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fluidistic
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I'm wondering what happens (or if it makes sense) if in the formula [tex]\mathbf{F} = q (\mathbf{E} + \mathbf{v} \times \mathbf{B})[/tex] we replace [tex]v[/tex] by Lorentz factor, that is [tex]\frac{1}{\sqrt{1-\frac{v^2}{c^2}}}[/tex].
I realize that in the new formula I'm cross-producting a scalar with a vector, but I could assignate a direction to Lorentz factor.
For example, would this changed formula be more accurate than the non modified one? Or does it make sense?
I realize that in the new formula I'm cross-producting a scalar with a vector, but I could assignate a direction to Lorentz factor.
For example, would this changed formula be more accurate than the non modified one? Or does it make sense?