Abstract

The general covariant derivation of the ponderomotive force is given. The general expression for the ponderomotive force in a homogeneous medium moving with uniform velocity is obtained. The ponderomotive force in several special cases is discussed and compared with the previous results. Unlimited ponderomotive force in a moving plasma with critical density is predicted.

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