Bending of Light by Magnetars within Generalized Born–Infeld Electrodynamics: Insights from the Gauss–Bonnet Theorem
Beissen N. Yernazarov T. Khassanov M. Toktarbay S. Taukenova A. Talkhat A.
January 2024Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
Symmetry
2024#16Issue 1
We compute the weak bending angle of light within generalised Born–Infeld electrodynamics as it passes through the equatorial plane of a magnetic dipole. We start by considering the refractive index associated with the dipole within generalised Born–Infeld electrodynamics. Then, we calculate the Gaussian optical curvature based on these refractive indices. Using the Gauss–Bonnet theorem, we derive a formula to quantify the deflection angle in the presence of a strong magnetic field from a dipole. Our results align with results obtained through traditional geometric optics techniques, underscoring the importance of the Gauss–Bonnet theorem as a versatile tool for solving intricate problems in modern theoretical research. We apply our theoretical deflection angle formula to estimate the light bending in magnetars listed in the McGill catalogue, providing insights into the behaviour of light in environments with strong magnetic fields.
Born–Infeld electrodynamics , Gauss–Bonnet theorem , magnetar , refractive indices
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Institute for Experimental and Theoretical Physics, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, 050040, Kazakhstan
Department of Physics, Kazakh National Women’s Teacher Training University, Almaty, 050000, Kazakhstan
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Department of Physics
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