Self consistent maxwells equations

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Solutions for self-consistent systems in electromagnetism, where field equations are coupled with particle motion, are challenging but have been addressed in recent literature. Key references include "Classical Charged Particles" by Fritz Rohrlich, which provides a comprehensive overview, and a shorter article by D. J. Griffiths et al. that discusses the applicability of classical electrodynamics. The discussion also highlights a classical work by P. A. M. Dirac, known for its clarity and depth. These resources collectively illustrate the complexities of energy conservation in these systems. The topic remains an active area of research in classical electrodynamics.
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Are there any articles on solutions for simple self consistent systems in EM, as in when the field equations are coupled with the motion of the particles, I would like to explicitly see the energy conservation in those systems.
 
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There are! In fact, it's a very difficult problem, only solved very recently. The classical text on this with the newest results is

Fritz Rohrlich, Classical Charged Particles, 3rd Edition, World Scientific (2007)

A much shorter article, containing a thorough discussion of all the problems and how it's solved within the applicability range of classical electrodynamics is

D. J. Griffiths, T. C. Proctor, Darrell F. Schroeder, Abraham-Lorentz vs. Landau-Lifgarbagez, Am J. Phys 78, 391 (2010)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1119/1.3269900

A classical article, very nicely written, as anything by PAM Dirac is

P. A. M. Dirac, Proc. R. Soc. London, Ser. A 167, 148 (1938)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rspa.1938.0124
 
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