Abstract
We consider the motion of an electron under the influence of two counterpropagating multimode electromagnetic waves and a longitudinal electrostatic field. General equations of motion are presented from which a simple wavelength scaling condition is deduced for minimizing detrapping effects. An interaction coherence time or a maximum useful interaction length parameter is derived. The full equations of motion are numerically solved for a variety of external and initial conditions.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1079-1085 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 1984 |
Externally published | Yes |