Why does the intensity of Bremsstrahlung radiation increase with lower energy?

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The discussion centers on the intensity of Bremsstrahlung radiation and its relationship with particle energy levels. It is established that lower energy levels yield a higher probability of low-energy events, resulting in increased radiation intensity. The Wikipedia article confirms that peak intensity shifts toward higher frequencies with increased energy of accelerated particles. The Larmor formula is applicable for calculating total power radiated by non-relativistic point charges, while relativistic particles exhibit differing spectra at high energies, aligning at lower energies.

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http://www.quora.com/Why-is-the-spectrum-of-Bremsstrahlung-radiation-continuous

In the above link, it says that "you will count more low-energy events since they are more probable." Which must mean that at lower energy we must get more intense radiation.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bremsstrahlung

In this article, it is said that " peak intensity shifts toward higher frequencies as the change of the energy of the accelerated particles increases."

Which one is correct? Or are they both conveying some different message?
 
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The Larmor formula is used to calculate the total power radiated by a non relativistic point charge.

The second reference which you mention analyze also the case of relativistic particles and therefore the two spectra will match at low energies but will disagree at high energies.
 
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