Electrons in uniform magnetic field.

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The discussion centers on the behavior of electrons in a uniform magnetic field and the implications of Lorentz force on their motion. It highlights that while electrons experience centripetal acceleration, bremsstrahlung radiation does not occur in the same manner as in circular accelerators, such as those designed for synchrotron radiation. The conversation also distinguishes between radiation effects in circular versus linear accelerators, emphasizing that linear accelerators can still produce radiation as described by the Larmor formula.

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  • Understanding of Lorentz force and its effects on charged particles.
  • Familiarity with concepts of centripetal acceleration in circular motion.
  • Knowledge of synchrotron radiation and its relevance in particle physics.
  • Basic principles of radiation emission, specifically the Larmor formula.
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  • Study the Larmor formula to understand radiation emitted by accelerating charges.
  • Explore the differences in radiation effects between linear and circular particle accelerators.
  • Investigate the design considerations for circular electron accelerators in relation to radiation management.
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Hello.

So I was wondering that when you shoot an electron through an uniform magnetic field, obviously Lorenz force starts to skew the path to that corkscrew shape that we all know. But then there is an acceleration towards the center of the circle, and if the the velocity of the electron changes, isn't there supposed to be bremsstrahlung radiation then? I don't think that it happens because then the electron should radiate and the radii should decay. Right?

But why? What is the difference between this and an electron that has it's velocity changed due to a proton?
 
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Look up "synchrotron radiation." It's a factor in designing circular electron accelerators.
 
Yes I'm familiar with that, but isn't that only with the circular accelerators? So if I have a linear accelerator this would not be present.
 

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