2006/07/30 by Richard T. Hammond, Richard T Hammond, Hammond, Richard T
Physics and Astronomy · #Gyrotron and Vacuum Electronics Research #Laser-Matter Interactions and Applications #Laser-Plasma Interactions and Diagnostics #physics.optics
paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.physics/0607285
12 pages with 9 figures
arxiv created 2006/07/30 · arxiv updated 2009/12/01
The equations of motion of charged particles under the influence of short electromagnetic pulses are investigated. The subcycle regime is considered, and the delta function approximation is applied. The effects of the self force are also considered, and the threshold where radiation becomes important is discussed. A dimensionless parameter is defined that signals the onset of radiation reaction effects.