Angular momentum loss from quadrupole EM radiation

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The discussion centers on finding the general formula for angular momentum radiated from quadrupolar electromagnetic radiation, as existing sources primarily cover dipolar contributions. A proposed formula for angular momentum loss is presented, derived using dimensional analysis and energy considerations. The formula is dL_i/dt = - (1/90) (1/4πε_0c^5) ε_{ijk} ddot{Q}_{jl} dddot{Q}_{lk}. The user seeks confirmation and references regarding this formula, indicating a lack of information on electromagnetic radiation in the forum. The energy radiated from the quadrupole contribution is noted as a well-established result.
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I'm looking for the general formula for Angular Momentum radiated away from quadrupolar electromagnetic radiation. I searched the usual books (Jackson, Landau-Lifchitz, ...) and just found the usual dipolar contributions.

Using dimensional analysis and energy radiated away, I found this formula, but I need a confirmation that it's the right one.

\frac{dL_i}{dt} = - \frac{1}{90} \, \frac{1}{4 \pi \epsilon_0 c^5} \, \varepsilon_{ijk} \; \ddot{Q}_{jl} \; \dddot{Q}_{lk}.

Someone has a comment on this ? Any reference ?
 
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Nobody knows anything about electromagnetic radiation here ?

For reference, the energy radiated away from the quadrupole contribution is

\frac{dE}{dt} = -\: \frac{1}{180} \, \frac{1}{4 \pi \varepsilon_0 c^5} \; \dddot{Q}_{ij} \; \dddot{Q}_{ij}.

This is a standard well-known result.
 
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