Spectrum of Radiation from Rough Surfaces

Abstract

Radiation from a charged particle travelling parallel to a rough surface has been considered. Spectral-angular intensity is calculated in the weak scattering regime. It is shown that the main contribution to the radiation intensity is determined by the multiple scattering of polaritons induced by a charge on the surface. Multiple scattering effects lead to strong frequency dependence of radiation intensity. Possible applications in beam and surface diagnostics are discussed.

submitted to Europhys.Lett

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• Light absorption by weakly rough metal surfaces