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Bremsstrahlung refers to the radiation emitted when charged particles, such as electrons, are accelerated, particularly in a vacuum or near vacuum conditions. The discussion highlights the importance of Quantum Electrodynamics (QED) and Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD) as foundational topics for understanding bremsstrahlung. The user, an undergraduate student, seeks resources to deepen their knowledge in these areas, indicating that familiarity with QED and QCD is essential for grasping the complexities of bremsstrahlung. The Wikipedia article on bremsstrahlung is suggested as a reasonable starting point for further exploration.

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Hello,
I'm looking for any information on bremsstrahlung in a vacuum (or near vacuum). I've been trying to look for some information on google and in my school's physics library. The one book I found in the library was checked out so I couldn't actually look at it, but it looked like the book involved QED and QCD. Will I need to know a decent amount about these two topics to begin to learn about this subject?
I am going into my junior year as an undergrad and have covered some intro to quantum mechanics, but nothing too advanced. Any help is appreciated.
 
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