Phys. Rev. A 4, 352–358 (1971)Single-Cycle Electron Acceleration in Focused Laser FieldsReceived 21 December 1970; published in the issue dated July 1971 The possibility of accelerating particles with a focused laser is considered. The particle is accelerated transversely by the electric field and redirected to the forward direction within a single half-cycle by the magnetic field of the radiation. The equations of motion of the particle are solved and discussed. Special attention is given to an intuitive understanding of the constraint imposed by the geometry of the focal region. Optimum conditions are examined. © 1971 The American Physical Society URL:
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