On the Relativistic Invariance of Maxwell's Equation

@article{Jefimenko1999OnTR,
  title={On the Relativistic Invariance of Maxwell's Equation},
  author={Oleg D. Jefimenko},
  journal={Zeitschrift f{\"u}r Naturforschung A},
  year={1999},
  volume={54},
  pages={637 - 644}
}
  • O. Jefimenko
  • Published 1 November 1999
  • Physics
  • Zeitschrift für Naturforschung A
It is common knowledge that Maxwell's electromagnetic equations are invariant under relativistic transformations. However the relativistic invariance of Maxwell's equations has certain heretofore over-looked peculiarities. These peculiarities point out to the need of reexamining the physical significance of some basic electromagnetic formulas and equations. 
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