Achieving High Polarization of Photons Emitted by Unpolarized Electrons in Ultrastrong Laser Fields

Xian-Zhang Wu, Yan-Fei Li, Yu-Tong Li

Nonlinear Compton scattering driven by ultraintense lasers presents a promising avenue for enhancing the photon energy, brilliance, and setup compactness of $\gamma$-ray sources. Howeve…