Energy exchange between free electrons and light in vacuum

J. Edighoffer, R. H. Pantell

Journal of Applied Physics · 1979 · 49 citations · 5 references

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Abstract

Momentum is exchanged between free electrons and light when the interaction length is limited. An analysis and a computer simulation determine the characteristics of this energy transfer. Possible experimental schemes at optical and infrared wavelengths are explored.

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