Induced Bremsstrahlung by light in graphene

TL;DR

This paper investigates how linearly polarized light induces electromagnetic currents in graphene under a magnetic field, leading to Bremsstrahlung radiation, which may influence light reflection properties.

Contribution

It introduces a novel mechanism for light-induced current and radiation in graphene, highlighting its potential impact on optical reflection phenomena.

Findings

Electromagnetic current generation in graphene under magnetic field

Bremsstrahlung radiation emitted above and below the graphene plane

Implications for light reflection in graphene

Abstract

We study the generation of an electromagnetic current in monolayer graphene immersed in a weak perpendicular magnetic field and radiated with linearly polarized monochromatic light. Such a current emits Bremsstrahlung radiation with the same amplitude above and below the plane of the sample, in the latter case consistent with the small amount of light absorption in the material. This mechanism could be an important contribution for the reflexion of light phenomenon in graphene.