Causality and energy conditions in nonlinear electrodynamics
Jorge G. Russo, Paul Townsend
Abstract
A bstract For the general theory of nonlinear electrodynamics (NLED) we prove that causality implies both the Dominant Energy Condition (DEC) and, surprisingly, the Strong Energy Condition (SEC). This has implications for gravitational applications, such as regular black holes supported by NLED matter. For self-dual NLED theories, weak-field causality alone implies both the DEC and SEC, as we illustrate with Born-Infeld and ModMax electrodynamics.
Topics & Concepts
Nonlinear systemCausality (physics)Quantum electrodynamicsPhysicsEnergy (signal processing)Classical mechanicsQuantum mechanicsGeophysics and Sensor TechnologyMechanical and Optical ResonatorsQuantum and Classical Electrodynamics