The Dipole Radiation

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Exploring the theory of dipole radiation, this book delves into the intriguing scenario where a neutral particle suddenly polarizes, generating a stationary dipole field while adhering to causality principles. It examines the implications of this phenomenon, particularly how it creates electric field lines that suggest the presence of charges, despite the absence of actual charge movement. The text evaluates two modifications of retarded potentials and ultimately resolves the paradox by solving Maxwell's equations directly, revealing unexpected insights and deeper complexities in electromagnetic theory.