Abstract
An attempt is made to derive the forces acting on a point-like magnetic dipole by a structure-independent method. The force expression thus obtained is different from the Lorentz force applied to an Amperian current loop, as first pointed out by Shockley and James. An expression is obtained for the force acting on a neutral Dirac particle with an anomalous magnetic moment. The relativistic equations of motion are formulated, and the solutions in a homogeneous magnetic field are discussed. It is concluded that the dipoles are accelerated along the field.
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