In bremsstrahlung, two free electrons emit photons as they approach each other, resulting in the transfer of angular momentum. The emitted photons carry away angular momentum, which is conserved as the electrons lose an equivalent amount. The interaction with another charged particle, typically a nucleus, is crucial for this process, as it facilitates the emission of virtual photons. Notably, there is no Feynman diagram representing the scenario of an electron entering and a photon plus another electron exiting.
PREREQUISITESPhysicists, students of quantum mechanics, and anyone interested in the interactions of charged particles and photon emissions.
