Stationary charge and accelerated observer

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Accelerated charge radiates as observed by a stationary observer..is the converse also true?..i.e. Does a stationary charge observed by an accelerated observer radiates?
 

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spidey said:
Accelerated charge radiates as observed by a stationary observer..is the converse also true?..i.e. Does a stationary charge observed by an accelerated observer radiates?

In light of relativity, it has to be so...
 
Troels said:
In light of relativity, it has to be so...

Which theory explains this? is there any equation for this to find the frequency of radiation and acceleration
 

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