Bloch oscillations of a free electron in a strong field

Adi Pick, Ori Reinhardt, Yonatan Plotnik, Liang Jie Wong, Ido Kaminer

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Abstract

We find that electrons in strong electromagnetic fields exhibit Bloch oscillations, in analogy to light propagation in index-gradient waveguide arrays. Our relativistic non-perturbative approach generalizes to multifrequency fields, producing rich variety of oscillations.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2018 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2018 - Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Print)9781943580422
StatePublished - 6 Aug 2018
Externally publishedYes
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

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