Stimulated bremsstrahlung in a focused laser field

The quantum electrodynamical process of bremsstrahlung in the presence of a focused laser field is investigated beyond the plane wave approximation. It is found that if the initial electron is directed upstream of the photon flux the plane wave approximation is vindicated. If however it is directed...

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Published inPhysics letters. A Vol. 209; no. 3; pp. 165 - 172
Main Authors Derlet, P.M., Perlman, H.S., Troup, G.J.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier B.V 18.12.1995
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Summary:The quantum electrodynamical process of bremsstrahlung in the presence of a focused laser field is investigated beyond the plane wave approximation. It is found that if the initial electron is directed upstream of the photon flux the plane wave approximation is vindicated. If however it is directed downstream the approximation breaks down.
ISSN:0375-9601
1873-2429
DOI:10.1016/0375-9601(95)00823-1