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Repeated geometries of an emitted radiation by accelerated particle.
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There is a novel and unique asymmetry in the emitted radiation due to particles following a curved trajectory. In addition, radiation is also emitted by the high-energy particle in the backward direction as well as the forward direction.
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This unique radiation asymmetry due to the curved particle trajectory can also be seen in the road reflections of the car's headlights while the car is on a bend.
Mert Yucemoz
University of Bath
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This page is a summary of: Asymmetric Backward Peaking Radiation Pattern From a Relativistic Particle Accelerated by Lightning Leader Tip Electric Field, Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres, July 2021, American Geophysical Union (AGU),
DOI: 10.1029/2020jd033204.
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