Intense ultrashort electromagnetic pulses and the equation of motion
Abstract
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The equations of motion of charged particles under the influence of short electromagnetic pulses are investigated. The subcycle regime is considered, and the delta function approximation is applied. The effects of the self force are also considered, and the threshold where radiation becomes important is discussed. A dimensionless parameter is defined that signals the onset of radiation reaction effects.
12 pages with 9 figures
12 pages with 9 figures