E-field of a constant velocity charged particle

In summary, the electric field (E-field) generated by a charged particle moving at a constant velocity is described by the Liénard-Wiechert potentials. Unlike the static case, the E-field of a moving charge is not radially symmetric; it gets distorted due to the charge's motion. The field lines are compressed in the direction of motion and spread out behind the particle, resulting in a characteristic dipole-like pattern. The strength and direction of the E-field depend on the charge's speed and the observer's position, with effects becoming pronounced as the speed approaches the speed of light, leading to phenomena such as relativistic beaming.
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