How QTF Theory solves the infinite electromagn selfenergy of electron?

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QTF Theory addresses the issue of infinite electromagnetic self-energy of the electron by employing renormalization techniques. In classical electrodynamics, an electron with zero radius is associated with infinite self-energy due to its bare charge. Renormalization effectively resolves this by yielding a finite self-energy after adjustments are made. The discussion confirms that the infinity in self-energy is linked to the infinity of the bare charge. Ultimately, renormalization provides a solution to the challenges posed by classical electrodynamics regarding electron self-energy.
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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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