An enlightening procedure to explain the extreme power of synchrotron radiation

A simple approach exploits quantum properties to justify the dependence on γ 4 of the total synchrotron emitted power. It also clarifies some apparent puzzles and brings to light the underlying, multiple relativistic phenomena.

Source: Journal of Synchrotron Radiation - October 9, 2019 Category: Physics Authors: Margaritondo, G. Tags: Doppler relativity photon Einstein synchrotron radiation X-rays teaching and education Source Type: research