High-Field Electrodynamics

by Frederic V. Hartemann

Overview

Tremendous technological developments and rapid progress in theory have opened a new area of modern physics called high-field electrodynamics: the systematic study of the interaction of relativistic electrons or positrons with ultrahigh-intensity, coherent electromagnetic radiation. This advanced undergraduate/graduate-level text provides a

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040203088
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	12/27/2001
Series:	Pure and Applied Physics
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	688
File size:	7 MB

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION:. Lorentz Transform and 4-Vectors. Covariant Electrodynamics. Gauge Condition and Transform. ELECTROMAGNETICS: Green and Delta Functions, Eigenmode Theory of Waveguides. Plane Waves and Photons. Relativistic Transform of the Refractive Index: Cerenkov Radiation. Three-Dimensional Waves in Vacuum, Ponderomotive Scattering. RELATIVISTIC ELECTRONS AND RADIATION: Coherent Synchrotron Radiation, Relativistic Fluid Theory. Compton Scattering, Coherences, and Radiation Reaction. Bibliography. Index.

Editorial Reviews

"This book is a complete guide to the understanding of how current photonics instrumentation works...Undoubtedly useful for biomedical engineers and physicians who need to have an essential reference that encompasses all areas of photonics."

- Valentin Grimblatov, Ph.D., Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, in IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology, 1997

From the Publisher

High-field electrodynamics is the systematic study of the interaction of relativistic electrons or positrons with ultrahigh density coherent electromagnetic radiation. This book provides a detailed introduction to high-field electrodynamics, from fundamentals and theoretical techniques to important applications, including free-electron lasers, X-ray generation, and fast-wave devices. Where possible, derivations are approached by at least two different routes to yield deeper physical insight and a wider range of mathematical and physical techniques. Ramifications of electrodynamics are discussed in areas such as quantum optics, squeezed states, rotating black holes, and the Bohm-Aharanov effect. Hartemann is affiliated with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)