Abstract
We use a covariant formalism that is capable of describing the electric and magnetic versions of the Aharonov-Bohm effect, as well as the Aharonov-Casher effect, through local interactions of charges and currents with the quantum electromagnetic field. By considering that only local interactions of a quantum particle with the quantum field can affect its behavior, we show that the magnetic Aharonov-Bohm effect must be present even if the solenoid generating the magnetic field is shielded by a perfect conductor, as experimentally demonstrated.
- Received 17 November 2020
- Revised 13 May 2021
- Accepted 9 September 2021
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevA.104.032219
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Physics Subject Headings (PhySH)
General Physics
