What Happens to Electrons in Synchrotron Radiation?

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Electrons in synchrotron radiation lose energy as they emit electromagnetic radiation while being accelerated. This process leads to a decrease in their energy, but the exact fate of these electrons in a galaxy remains uncertain, as they may not radiate until all energy is depleted. Inverse-Compton radiation is a separate phenomenon but is related to non-thermal radiation sources. The discussion highlights the importance of thorough research to understand these complex concepts better. Overall, the relationship between synchrotron radiation and electron energy loss is a key focus of inquiry.
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Here, I read about non-thermal radiation sources:
http://astronomy.swin.edu.au/cosmos/N/Non-thermal+Radiation
1- when an accerelated charged particle emits EM radiation, so it must lose energy. What does happen finally to electrons radiating in synchrotron process and what is the frequency of their radiation?
2- is "inverse-compton radiation" included in this type of radiation?
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hi shirin

it would be a really good exercise for you to start learning how to research for information
there is masses of info on the www for Synchrotron radiation

here's one to start you off ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synchrotron_radiation

regards
Dave
 
davenn said:
hi shirin

it would be a really good exercise for you to start learning how to research for information
there is masses of info on the www for Synchrotron radiation

here's one to start you off ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synchrotron_radiation

regards
Dave
Thanks for your reply and your concern.
I certaily do research on the www. But sometimes after reading several articles, I don't find the exact answer to my questions like this.That's why I ask them here. For example I read about synchrotron, but it came to my mind if we know what happens to electrons that have synchrotron radiation in a galaxy. Do they radiate until they lose whole their energy or it is not predictable?
In the article that I cited it's mentioned that compton radiation is another kind of non-thermal radiation. But here :
http://www.grandunification.com/hypertext/NonthermalThermalRadiation.html
it says about inverse-compton radiation! Here is my question.
Thanks.
 
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