Hypothetical model of the electron from E$^{\mathrm{\mathbf{2}}}\textbf{ }=\textbf{p}^{\mathrm{\mathbf{2}}}\textbf{c}^{\mathrm{\mathbf{2}}}\textbf{ }+\textbf{ (mc}^{\mathrm{\mathbf{2}}}\textbf{)}^{\mathrm{\mathbf{2}}}$ and the Dirac equation

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Abstract

This scientific inquiry serves to study the relationship between relativistic energy, momentum, and the rest energy,~E$^{\mathrm{2}}=$p$^{\mathrm{2}}$c$^{\mathrm{2}}+$(mc$^{\mathrm{2}})^{\mathrm{2}}$, while using underlying geometric parallels to understand each portion of the equation. The aforementioned equation invites recognition that quantities, pc and~mc$^{\mathrm{2}}$, could be viewed as axes on a plane. With the consideration of de Broglie's hypothesis $\lambda =$h/p, it follows that the pc-axis is tied to the wave properties of a moving object, and subsequently, the~mc$^{\mathrm{2}}$-axis is connected with the particle properties of the same object. These two axes could simultaneously represent both the particle and wave properties of the moving object. We will apply these considerations to the particular case of an electron, suggesting alternative shapes by making use of the Dirac equation ([1] Dirac, P.A.M., Nobel Prize Lecture, Dec. 12, 1933, http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel\textunderscore prizes/physics/laureates/1933/dirac--lecture.pdf ). We hope to shed new light on these ideas by presenting possible models and meaningful interpretations.

Authors

  • S. Moses

    Department of Physics, Pacific Union College, Angwin, CA, 94508

  • D. Panchenko

    Department of Physics, Pacific Union College, Angwin, CA, 94508

  • D. A. Rivas

    Department of Physics, Pacific Union College, Angwin, CA, 94508, Department of Physics, Pacific Union College, Angwin, CA 94508

  • J. Lyu

    Department of Physics, Pacific Union College, Angwin, CA, 94508

  • J. Tobar

    Department of Physics, Pacific Union College, Angwin, CA, 94508

  • E. Vargas

    Department of Physics, Pacific Union College, Angwin, CA, 94508

  • V. Andrianarijaona

    Department of Physics, Pacific Union College, Angwin, CA, 94508