Diffraction Radiation from Relativistic Particles, 2011
Coll. Springer Tracts in Modern Physics, Vol. 239

This book deals with diffraction radiation, which implies the boundary problems of electromagnetic radiation theory. Diffraction radiation is generated when a charged particle moves near a target edge at a distance ( ? Lorentz factor, ? wave length). Diffraction radiation of non-relativistic particles is widely used to design intense emitters in the cm wavelength range. Diffraction radiation from relativistic charged particles is important for noninvasive beam diagnostics and design of free electron lasers based on Smith-Purcell radiation which is diffraction radiation from periodic structures. Different analytical models of diffraction radiation and results of recent experimental studies are presented in this book. The book may also serve as guide to classical electrodynamics applications in beam physics and electrodynamics. It can be of great use for young researchers to develop skills and for experienced scientists to obtain new results.

Foreword.- Preface.- 1. Radiation from Relativistic Particles.- 2. General Properties of Diffraction Radiation.- 3. Diffraction Radiation at Optical and Lower Frequencies.- 4. Diffraction Radiation in the Ultraviolet and Soft X-Ray Regions.- 5. Diffraction Radiation at the Resonant Frequency.- 6. Diffraction Radiation from Media with Periodic Surfaces.- 7. Coherent Radiation Generated by Bunches of Charged Particles.- 8. Diffraction Radiation in the Pre-Wave (FRESNEL) Zone.- 9. Experimental Investigations of Diffraction Radiation Generated by Relativistic Electrons.- References.

The authors are highly appreciated scientist in Russia. Prof. A.P. Potylitsyn: head of Department of Applied Physics in Tomsk Polytechnic University, Russia, author of 3 monographs and more than 200 scientific articles Prof. M.I. Ryazanov: former head of the department Department of Theoretical Nuclear Physics, National Research Nuclear University “MEPhI”; he is an author of 6 monographs and more than 150 articles in scientific journals Prof. M.N. Strikhanov: rector of National Research Nuclear University “MEPhI”, author of more than 180 scientific articles and monographs Dr. A.A. Tishchenko: Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Modelling and Physics of Nanostructures and Superconductors, National Research Nuclear University “MEPhI”

First book focussing on diffraction radiation of relativistic and ultrarelativistic charged particles Summarizes the current knowledge of radiation from relativistic particles Presents the general properties of diffraction radiation Provides in-depth information on diffraction radiation from relativistic electrons Presents examples of boundary problems in electromagnetic radiation theory Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras