A Hilbert-space formulation of and variational principle for spontaneous wiggler radiation
Classical Physics
2007-05-23 v1 Optics
Abstract
Within the framework of Hilbert space theory, we derive a maximum-power variational principle applicable to classical spontaneous radiation from prescribed harmonic current sources. Results are first derived in the paraxial limit, then appropriately generalized to non-paraxial situations. The techniques were developed within the context of undulator radiation from relativistic electron beams, but are more broadly applicable.
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@article{arxiv.physics/0501018,
title = {A Hilbert-space formulation of and variational principle for spontaneous wiggler radiation},
author = {A. E. Charman and J. S. Wurtele},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:physics/0501018},
year = {2007}
}