Fundamental limits on spontaneous emission and energy loss of free electrons

Yi Yang, Aviram Massuda, Charles Roques-Carmes, Steven E. Kooi, Thomas Christensen, Steven G. Johnson, John D. Joannopoulos, Owen D. Miller, Ido Kaminer, Marin Soljacic

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Abstract

We derive and experimentally validate limits of electron radiation and energy loss. We show slow electrons generate stronger radiation than relativistic ones at subwavelength separations and bound states in the continuum enable order-of-magnitude radiation enhancement.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2018 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2018 - Proceedings
StatePublished - 6 Aug 2018
Event2018 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2018 - San Jose, United States
Duration: 13 May 201818 May 2018

Publication series

Name2018 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2018 - Proceedings

Conference

Conference2018 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Jose
Period13/05/1818/05/18

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Instrumentation
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

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