Anomalous radiative trapping in laser fields of extreme intensity

Abstract

We demonstrate that charged particles in a sufficiently intense standing wave are compressed toward, and oscillate synchronously at, the maxima of the electric field. This unusual trapping behaviour, which we call 'anomalous radiative trapping' (ART), opens up new possibilities for the generation of radiation and particle beams, both of which are high-energy, directed and collimated. ART also provides a mechanism for particle control in high-intensity QED experiments.

5 pages, 5 pdf figures. Version 2: extended discussion of particle trajectories, references added

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