Can the electromagnetic vector potential be written in terms of a complex field?

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The discussion explores whether a complex field can represent the four components of the electromagnetic vector potential, A_0, A_1, A_2, and A_3. It draws parallels to how the complex field ψ provides insights into a particle's energy, momentum, and position probability. The Faraday tensor is noted for its ability to describe electromagnetic fields through its six independent components. Additionally, there is mention of expressing Maxwell's equations in a form akin to the Dirac equation, using a combination of electric and magnetic fields. Ultimately, while the four potentials can be simplified for covariance, they remain distinct entities in the electromagnetic framework.
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Is there a complex field that when properly interpreted yields the four components of electromagnetic vector potential, A_0, A_1, A_2, and A_3?

Somewhat along the lines of the complex field ψ yielding information about a particles energy, momentum, and position probability.

Thanks for any help!
 
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faraday tensor does describe in a single way the fields.it is an antisymmetric tensor having six independent components.However one can write maxwell eqn in a form similar to dirac eqn in which E and B are used in some form like E+iB. Although those potentials can be combined to called four potentials but it is just a way of simplification and covariance.
 
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