Constant Speed Fluid Flow Model of Electromagnetic Field

Abstract

This paper revisits the fluid analogy for electromagnetic field theory, introducing an alternative model based on a constant fluid velocity and an electric analogy with the fluid density momentum. Unlike Maxwell's divergence of velocity fluid analogy, our approach relies on constant velocity (serving as an analogy to the speed of field) to drive the flow, providing a more direct analogy to field interactions and propagation. We develop this framework in detail, exploring the dynamics of fluid flow in a void, the oscillatory flow of the fluid from a perpendicular oscillatory motion of the source, and the effects of relative motion between source and observer. Our analysis yields a novel perspective on electromagnetic field theory, offering insights into fluid as a continuum and the connections between field theory and fluid dynamics. This work has implications for both physics and engineering, and provides a foundation for potential applications in physics and beyond.