Trapping of classical particles by an electromagnetic radiation amplifying with time

TL;DR

This paper explores a novel method for trapping slow particles using electromagnetic potential wells that deepen over time, with potential applications in high-resolution spectroscopy.

Contribution

It introduces a new trapping mechanism based on time-increasing electromagnetic fields, expanding the possibilities for particle confinement in classical physics.

Findings

Particles can be trapped and localized using time-amplified electromagnetic fields.

The method is applicable to laser beams and can improve spectroscopic techniques.

Potential for trapping atoms and molecules in high vacuum conditions.

Abstract

We analyze new possible applications of the trapping mechanism of sufficiently slow-speed particles by an electromagnetic potential well deepening with time (up to a certain limit) which was recently established by author from basic relations of classical mechanics. It is assumed that given particles are under conditions of the high vacuum and forces acting on these particles are not dissipative. Such wells may be created by means of an electromagnetic field (in particular radiation) with a fixed spatial distribution but with a nondecreasing strength in time. Trapping and localization of particles in such electromagnetic traps are analyzed on example of typical laser beams. Obtained results may be used in high resolution spectroscopy of various particles (including also atoms and molecules in definite cases).