Possible simple reason for nuclear confinement and asymptotic freedom

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The discussion centers on the relationship between magnetic attraction and static repulsion of moving charges, specifically at relativistic speeds. It asserts that when the velocity (v) of similar charges approaches the speed of light (c), the forces become equal, leading to a state of asymptotic freedom, allowing for the packing of particle pairs within a nucleus. Conversely, at lower velocities, repulsive forces dominate, resulting in explosive outcomes unless opposite charges are involved, which can lead to attraction and confinement. The participant seeks validation of this interpretation and references to existing theories that may address it.

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Dear all
It is known that the ratio of the magnetic attraction to the static repulsion of two moving (similar) charges is in the ratio of (v/c)^2. A learned friend of mine tells me that this is relativistically correct also.
When v is nearly c, the two forces are equal and we have an asymptotic freedom situation and the nucleus can pack many pairs of such particles. When v is smaller, you have repulsive forces dominating and the lot explode. However by having opposite charges, then when v is smaller you get attraction..ie confinement.
My question: is this simple interpretation true, and why it has not been considered in existing theories.
 
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Could you provide a reference to this? I would appreciate it!
 
Drakkith said:
Could you provide a reference to this? I would appreciate it!

See for example
PHYSNET, 'THE MAGNETIC FIELD OF A MOVING CHARG', EQ (4)- gives a clear derivation.
 

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