What happens when charge accelerates?

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When a charge accelerates, it generates changes in the electromagnetic fields surrounding it, which are described by Maxwell's equations. Unlike a charge moving at a constant velocity, accelerating charges produce radiation, known as Larmor radiation. The discussion highlights the significance of the Lorentz force in relation to accelerating charges. Participants express curiosity about the implications of these phenomena and the nature of the fields involved. The conversation emphasizes the need for further exploration of the topic through relevant literature.
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Hello PF!

We all know that when charge moves with a certain, constant velocity, a magnetic field forms.

But what happens when charge accelerates? Is the result trivial(nothing special happens), or something else happens?

Just curious.
 
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isn't that just applying a force to a charge? such as the lorentz force?
 
wukunlin said:
isn't that just applying a force to a charge? such as the lorentz force?

Well i Don't know. I am thinking something special happens to fields around it.
 
Accelerating charge is dealt with by using Maxwells equations.

http://www.cv.nrao.edu/course/astr534/LarmorRad.html
 
Studiot said:
Accelerating charge is dealt with by using Maxwells equations.

http://www.cv.nrao.edu/course/astr534/LarmorRad.html

Thank you Studiot. I will read this article in detail after lunch. Seems this will answer my question.
 

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