ORCID
- King, B.: 0000-0003-4489-8468
Abstract
We derive production yields for massive pseudo-scalar and scalar axion-like-particles (ALPs), through non-linear Compton scattering of an electron in the background of low- and high-intensity electromagnetic fields. In particular, we focus on electromagnetic fields from Gaussian plane wave laser pulses. A detailed study of the angular distributions and effects of the scalar and pseudo-scalar masses is presented. It is shown that ultra-relativistic seed electrons can be used to produce scalars and pseudo-scalars with masses up to the order of the electron mass. We briefly discuss future applications of this work towards lab-based searches for light beyond-the-Standard-Model particles.
DOI
10.1140/epjc/s10052-018-6207-0
Publication Date
2018-09-26
Publication Title
The European Physical Journal C - Particles and Fields
ISSN
1434-6044
Embargo Period
2019-01-11
Organisational Unit
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
Keywords
hep-ph
Creative Commons License
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Recommended Citation
Dillon, B. M., & King, B. (2018) 'ALP production through non-linear Compton scattering in intense fields', The European Physical Journal C - Particles and Fields, . Available at: https://doi.org/10.1140/epjc/s10052-018-6207-0
