Classical Electrodynamics in Terms of Direct Interparticle Action

1949/07/01 by John Wheeler, Richard P. Feynman · 23 citations
Physics and Astronomy · Chemistry · #Quantum and Classical Electrodynamics #Quantum Mechanics and Applications #Advanced Physical and Chemical Molecular Interactions

paper · pdf · doi:10.1103/revmodphys.21.425

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Abstract

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Citations

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