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Alexander J Silenko¹, Pengming Zhang², Liping Zou²

¹Institute of Modern Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China; Bogoliubov Laboratory of Theoretical Physics, Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Dubna 141980, Russia and Research Institute for Nuclear Problems, Belarusian State University, Minsk 220030, Belarus.

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This study presents a theoretical framework for understanding how twisted electrons interact with electromagnetic fields. It details methods for creating and controlling these unique electron beams for advanced applications.

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Area of Science:

Theoretical physics
Quantum mechanics
Electron optics

Background:

Electron beams are fundamental in various scientific and technological applications.
The unique properties of twisted electrons, characterized by orbital angular momentum, offer new possibilities.
Understanding their interaction with electromagnetic fields is crucial for harnessing these properties.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a theoretical description of twisted electrons in electric and magnetic fields.
To derive the general dynamical equations of motion for these particles.
To establish methods for generating and manipulating twisted electron beams.

Main Methods:

Application of Lorentz transformations for theoretical modeling.
Derivation of dynamical equations governing electron vortex motion.
Development of beam extraction and manipulation techniques.

Main Results:

A comprehensive theoretical framework for twisted electron dynamics in external fields.
Formulation of general equations of motion for electrons with intrinsic orbital angular momentum.
Established protocols for the controlled generation and manipulation of electron vortex beams.

Conclusions:

The theoretical framework provides a foundation for advanced electron optics.
The developed methods enable precise control over electron vortex beams.
This research opens avenues for novel applications in electron microscopy, materials science, and quantum information processing.