Abstract

In the article, based on the analysis of the features of the trajectory of a charged particle in an inhomogeneous electromagnetic wave, the physical processes that determine the nature of pondermotive forces are specified. In particular, the reason for changing the accelerated motion of a particle when passing through zero of the electric field amplitude in the direction perpendicular to the electric field to deceleration with increasing electric field amplitude is detailed. The influence of the inertial mass on the trajectory of a charged particle in an inhomogeneous electromagnetic wave is determined.

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