How QTF Theory solves the infinite electromagn selfenergy of electron?

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The discussion centers on how Quantum Field Theory (QTF) addresses the issue of infinite electromagnetic self-energy associated with an electron of zero radius in classical electrodynamics. Participants confirm that the problem is resolved through renormalization theory, which effectively renders the self-energy finite. The conversation emphasizes the relationship between the infinite bare charge of the electron and its corresponding self-energy, asserting that acknowledging this infinity is crucial to understanding the overall concept.

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Please teach me this:
In classical electrodynamics,the electron with zero radius has infinite electromagnetic selfenergy.How does QTF Theory solve this problem?It seems that this is solved by the renormalization theory.Is that correct?
Thank you very much in advance.
 
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It seems that we must be admitted the infinity in self energy of electron because we admit the infinity bare charge of electron.The infinity of bare charge leads to the infinity of the self energy.Is that correct?
 
ndung200790 said:
Please teach me this:
In classical electrodynamics,the electron with zero radius has infinite electromagnetic selfenergy.How does QTF Theory solve this problem?It seems that this is solved by the renormalization theory.Is that correct?

Yes. After renormalization, the self-energy comes out finite.
 

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