The simple physics of the bending magnet spectrum

A new elementary model of the bending magnet synchrotron radiation is presented, with minimal mathematical formalism. The model explains features not justified by other simplified approaches; in particular, it brings to light the key role of the directional Doppler effect.
Source: Journal of Synchrotron Radiation - Category: Physics Authors: Tags: synchrotron bending magnets Doppler relativity X-rays teaching and education Source Type: research