Classical Theory of Nonlinear Compton Scattering and Three-Dimensional Ponderomotive Scattering
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Abstract
The physics of laser-electron interactions changes dramatically at relativistic intensities, where the transverse momentum of the charge, measured in electron units, exceeds one. Three fundamental processes are known to occur in this regime: nonlinear ponderomotive1 and Compton2,3 scattering, and high intensity Kapitza-Dirac scattering4,5. These vacuum interactions correspond to the following geometries: collinear propagation, head-on collision, and electron diffraction in a laser standing wave, respectively.
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Laser Wave Electromagnetic Field Distribution Mass Shell Condition Wavefront Curvature Laser Standing Wave
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