Quantum-to-classical transition of laser-shaped ultrafast free electrons in phase space

Bin Zhang*, Avraham Gover, Ido Kaminer, Yiming Pan

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Here, we propose a Smith-Purcell model for shaping free electrons with laser. We find that the quantum interference and deformation of the modulated electrons in phase space are vital for understanding the quantum-to-classical transition.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCLEO
Subtitle of host publicationQELS_Fundamental Science, CLEO: QELS 2021
PublisherThe Optical Society
ISBN (Electronic)9781557528209
StatePublished - 2021
EventCLEO: QELS_Fundamental Science, CLEO: QELS 2021 - Part of Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2021 - Virtual, Online, United States
Duration: 9 May 202114 May 2021

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers

Conference

ConferenceCLEO: QELS_Fundamental Science, CLEO: QELS 2021 - Part of Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2021
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityVirtual, Online
Period9/05/2114/05/21

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