Bateman electromagnetic pulses
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Bateman pulses are defined, and their properties explored in two simple examples. We consider a one-parameter pulse of the Bateman form, and calculate its energy, momentum, angular momentum and chiral content. A comparison of the Bateman pulse is made with two self-dual pulses having similar properties. The one-parameter pulse is shown transformed to its zero-momentum frame. We also discuss two-parameter pulses of the Bateman type. Field line linkage is considered, and shown to not be restricted to Bateman pulses.
Source: Physica Scripta
Author: John Lekner
Institution: Victoria University of Wellington
Language: English
Subfield: Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $2,400
OpenAlex ID: W4409913309