Journal of Theoretical, Experimental, and Applied Physics
The Superposition Law and Its Impact on Energy Conservation
Abstract
Bingli Jiao
The principle of energy conservation is a cornerstone of classical physics, yet its inconsistency with the linear superposition remains conceptually subtle: The Superposition Law (SL) states that the field-components of Electro Magnetic (EM) waves combine linearly when they overlap in space. In contrast, the Energy Conservation Law (ECL) requires that energy be summed quadratically. To explore this long-standing issue, we first specify Levine's model by aligning two radiation dipoles along a straight line to simplify the physical mechanism, whereby we confirm his observation of energy doubling at the wave level. Then, the applicability of SL is illustrated at the sources and the analytic solution is provided to clarify the true origin of the energy-doubling phenomenon. The findings of this study are consistent with the results of the previous publication with the theoretical analysis and experimental validation.
