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The hypothesis of quaternion nature of all fields in physics is put forward. The
ε µ
two quaternions P = −i
µ
( E + E ) + ( H + H ) and Q = −i
ε
(M + M ) + ( A + A) (ε, µ
are permeabilities), which satisfy the equations ∇ o P + ε Q = J , ∇* o Q − µ P = I
( )
* ∂ ∂
∇ ∇ = −i εµ ∂t i εµ ∂t − div + grad + rot correspond to electromagnetic and
gravitational fields. The fields exist irrespective of current-quaternions
i i
J= q+J, I= ρ + I . Currents are the cause of fields’ variations.
εµ εµ
For a quaternion’s body the scalar product is introduced thus transforming the
body into quaternion’s field with pseudoeuclidean metric. Isomorphism of hyper complex
numbers, vector-quaternions, and tensor-quaternions allows introduction of the nabla-
quaternion operator, applicable for any orthogonal system of coordinates in
pseudoeuclidean space.
The purpose of the work is to give a new treatment of electrodynamics presenting
an electromagnetic field as a field of quaternions. There are enough reasons to such an
approach.
D.Maxwell's equations first written in the scalar form after appearance of vector
analysis were rewritten in a vector form: the Maxwell-Heaviside-Hertz equations (further
referred to as Maxwell’s equations). And, as it was noted by N.Tesla, «the simplicity of
the mathematical description bewitched all the world and the minds of researchers were
paralyzed». Since then the results of all experimental researches were adjusted to these
equations. It was natural as no other equations existed.
There are many works in which the conception of quaternions is used for the
description of Maxwell’s equations, however, arising scalar fields, as well as in the case
of vector description, are eliminated by calibration conditions.
In 1911 A.W.Conway [1] and independent of him L.Silberstein in 1912 [2] have
constructed a quaternion analogue of the special theory of relativity. It was thus found
out that the use of full quaternions, and not just only their vector parts, gives natural
possibility to write down Maxwell’s equations in a form naturally covariant concerning
Lorentz's transformations. Such form of Maxwell’s equations is completely equivalent to
their tensor formulation. In 1912 the necessity of quaternion description of
electrodynamics was also pointed out by English physicist Young.
Before making any generalizations of Maxwell’s equations we will note a number
of assertions which will be taken as a basic principle of all further constructions.
− The Real space-time named vacuum, is not an "empty" mathematical space-time
of I. Newton. The vacuum is a certain essence, which for some problems only can
be modelled with space-time of I.Newton.
− Some properties of the disturbed condition of vacuum are described by the
Maxwell’s equations, which are forminvariant with respect to H.Lorentz's
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dV
It is possible to consider operations ∇ ⋅ V , ∇ o V , , ∇V , L , R ∇ ⋅ W,
dT
dW
L , R ∇ o W, etc., where V − is vector-quaternion and W − is tensor-quaternion. For
dt
i ∂V o o
% * ⋅ V = i ∂V + divV
example, ∇⋅V = − − divV , ∇
с ∂T с ∂T
i ∂V o i ∂V
and further ∇oV = − − divV + − + gradV o + rotV ,
c ∂T c ∂T
i ∂V o i ∂V
∇* o V = − divV + + gradV o + rotV ,
c ∂T c ∂T
automatically: F = L% o f o L% → F = S T f , x = L o X o L → x = SX ,
∂x ∂F ∂S T f ∂x ∂S T f ∂f
=S→ = = = SS T , where SS T = 1 .
∂X ∂X ∂X ∂X ∂x ∂x
If different parts of moving frame of reference have different speeds then this frame of
reference it is not inertial one and H. Lorentz’s transformation is local.
Further we will note some positions characterizing the equations of Maxwell:
- relativistic forminvariance of the electromagnetic field equations is provided with
introduction of tensors F = ∇A − ( ∇A ) = µ G [8] which can be formally derived from
T
i
the vector-quaternion-potential A = Eo Ao + Eα Aα , c =1 εµ , Ao , Aα ∈ R :
c
0 iE1 c iE2 c iE3 c 0 icD1 icD2 icD3
−iE c 0 B3 − B2 −icD 0 H3 −H2
F= 1
, G = 1
,
−iE2 c − B3 0 B1 −icD2 −H3 0 H1
−iE c B − B1 0 −icD H2 − H1 0
3 2 3
∂A
where B = rotA, E = − gradAo − ; the components of tensors F pq , G pq satisfy the
∂t
∂F ij
∂F jk
∂F ki 3
∂G jk
equalities +
∂X k ∂X i ∂X j
+ = 0, ∑
k =o ∂ X k
= J j i, j , k = 0,3 , which are
ε
Let's introduce a quaternion P = −i (E + E) + (H + H ) , (2.1)
µ
µ
µ P = −i εµ ( E + E ) + ( B + B ) = −i
ε
( D + D) + ( B + B )
where E, H ∈ R electric and magnetic fields’ strengths, ε , µ (c = 1 εµ ) are
corresponding permeabilities, and E , H ∈ R − scalar fields. We obtain the equations in the
form, coinciding with the Maxwell’s equations, setting
ε ∂B ∂D
∇ o P = −i − divE + − divH + −
µ ∂T ∂T
(2.2)
ε ∂B ∂D
−i rotE + gradE + + rotH + gradH − = J,
µ ∂T ∂T
i
where J = q + J − four-current, or
εµ
∂B ∂B
rotE + gradE + = 0, divD − ε = q,
∂t ∂t
(2.3)
∂D ∂D
rotH + gradH − = J, divB + µ = 0.
∂t ∂t
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= ( q ⋅ E + J ⋅ B ) + ( q ⋅ E + J ⋅ B + J × B ).
Let's note the presence of the force J ⋅ B , which had been experimentally found out by
V.G.Nikolaev [7].
By analogy we have a force, operating on the mass carrying a charge ρ ,
d iρ
Fρ = Re ρ P = Re ( ρ UT o ∇ ) o P = Re − + I o εQ =
dT εµ
ρ ⋅L
= Re −i + εµ ( I ⋅ M ) + ( − ρ ⋅ M + I ⋅ L ) +
εµ
ρ⋅L
+i− + εµ ( I ⋅ M + I × M ) + ( − ρ ⋅ M + I ⋅ L + I × L ) =
εµ
= ( −ρ ⋅ M + I ⋅ L ) + ( −ρ ⋅ M + I ⋅ L + I × L ).
Besides static force Fρ = − ρ ⋅ M we have the terms I ⋅ L + I × L depending on
movement of mass I = V ρ ( V − speed of mass) and a field L + L , which can be caused
by movement of a field source M .
There is a question on measurement of non force field display:
- what is the sense of imaginary components of fields Im Fq , Im Fρ ;
- what is the sense of scalar components of the introduced forces?
All these hypotheses require experimental confirmation.
4. Let’s summarize. The quaternion treatment of an electromagnetic field initially
declared by D.Maxwell, is more adequate to reality as the field equations are naturally
forminvariant to H.Lorentz’s transformation, do not require calibration and explain
experimentally found addition to H.Lorent’s force power influence.
Symmetrization of the equations causes the existence of the additional
electromagnetic field, which has been found out by N.Tesla. In the absence of field
scattering, once the fields have arisen, they exist unlimitedly long. Charges and currents
cause only field change. Electric permittivities ε1 , ε 2 and magnetic permittivities µ1 , µ 2
of both fields are assumed identical for simplicity, but that is, probably, not so.
The mathematical facts connected with exceptional algebras, put a problem about
representation of an electromagnetic field in the form of octave fields. Any other fields
associated with vacuum, should have also a quaternion treatment.
All these hypotheses require experimental check and judgement.
References
1. A.W.Conway, On the application of quaternions to some recent developments of
electrical theory. Proc. Roy. Irish Acad. A29(1911), 80.
2. L. Silberstein Quaternionic Form of Relativity Phil Mag S. 6 vol 23 No. 137
(May 1912) 790-809
3. Nikola Tesla. Articles. Samara “AGNI” Edition, 2008, 584p.
4. Nikola Tesla. METHOD OF UTILIZING RADIANT ENERGY, Patent
No.685,958,dated November 5,1901 APPARATUS FOR THE UTILIZATION
OF RADIANT ENERGY Patent No.685,957,dated November 5,1901
5. Korobeinikov V.I. www.qrz.ru/schemes/contribute/antenns/eh/
6. M. Sue Benford, Probable Axion Detection via Consistent Radiographic Findings
after Exposure to a Shpilman Axion Generator, (Torsion Fields and Their
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