The equivalence principle revisited

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Rohrlich, F [1 ]
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[1] Syracuse Univ, Dept Phys, Syracuse, NY 13244 USA
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10.1023/A:1003703825166
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O4 [物理学];
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0702 ;
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The validity of the equivalence principle is examined. Since classical physics is not valid for point particles, and a mass density over a finite volume tends to collapse, stabilizing forces are necessary. These cause a deviation from geodesic motion. That deviation is discussed in the light of recent results which provide approximate expressions for the self-force of a finite size particle due to both its mass and its charge. The equivalence principle appears to be violated.
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