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Electromagnetic Waves. Radiation

Problem 4.222

A free electron is located in the field of a plane electromagnetic wave. Neglecting the magnetic component of the wave disturbing its motion, find the ratio of the mean energy radiated by the oscillating electron per unit time to the mean value of the energy flow density of the incident wave.

Reveal Answer
P/S=(e2/m)2μ02/6π\langle P\rangle /\langle S\rangle=\left(e^{2} / m\right)^{2} \mu_{0}^{2} / 6 \pi