Energy-momentum tensor for electromagnetism

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Homework Statement


Derive
Tμν=FμλFνλ-1/4ημνFλθFλθ
From
[tex]\mathcal{L}=1/4F_{μν}F^{μν}+A_μJ^μ[/tex]

Homework Equations



Above

3. The Attempt at a Solution
The first term of the given equation and the second term of the equation to prove are i believe the same.i know, Jμ=[tex]\partial_νF^{μν}[/tex]
But I need an explanation for the equivalence of the remaining term.
Thank You
 
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1. In the absence of gravity T follows from L from the Noether theorem and the Belinfante symmetrization procedure.

2. In the presence of gravity T follows from L directly (even without the coupling to charged scalar matter).

Both parts are (advanced) textbook stuff in either of the 3 subjects: classical electrodynamics or classical/quantum field theory (1.), general relativity (2.)

Was this helpful for you ? Either 1. or 2. should give you a starting point.
 
dextercioby said:
1. In the absence of gravity T follows from L from the Noether theorem and the Belinfante symmetrization procedure.

2. In the presence of gravity T follows from L directly (even without the coupling to charged scalar matter).

Both parts are (advanced) textbook stuff in either of the 3 subjects: classical electrodynamics or classical/quantum field theory (1.), general relativity (2.)

Was this helpful for you ? Either 1. or 2. should give you a starting point.
Thanks but can you suggest a book or something where i can understand this better, a good explanatory text perhaps.