Universal analytic solution for the quantum transport of structured matter waves in magnetic optics

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Authors: Н. В. Филина, S. S. Baturin
Cited by: 3
References: 35

Abstract

We present a closed-form analytic solution for the propagation of an arbitrary charged scalar state in a non-uniform magnetic field. The dynamics are governed by classical beam optics parameters (Courant-Snyder parameters), the Twiss functions, and phase advance, revealing a direct map between quantum evolution and its classical counterpart. The solution decomposes into three components, exhibiting a complex rotation dependent on the sign of the orbital angular momentum (OAM) projection, alongside an intrinsic distortion from interference governed by a generalized Gouy phase. For a relevant Glaser-type magnetic field and a half-blocked twisted electron, we demonstrate that asymmetry reveals interference-driven dynamics beyond rigid rotation. Our fully relativistic framework provides a practical tool for predicting beam behavior in particle accelerators and electron microscopes.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Particle Accelerators and Free-Electron Lasers Orbital Angular Momentum in Optics Pulsars and Gravitational Waves Research

Publication details

Journal / source
Physical Review A
Publisher
American Physical Society (APS)
Volume
113
Issue
2
Publication date
15 January 2026
Language
EN