Relativistic Particle Motion in Nonuniform Electromagnetic Waves.
Abstract
It is shown that a charged particle moving in a strong nonuniform electromagnetic wave suffers a net acceleration in the direction of the negative intensity gradient of the wave. Electrons will be expelled perpendicularly from narrow laser beams and various instabilities can result. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0764087
Entities
People
- George Schmidt
- Thomas Wilcox
Organizations
- University of California, Los Angeles