Analytical theory of the skewed wake effect

Abstract

Recently, the experimental discovery of a new type of wakefield effect, the “skewed wake effect,” has been reported. We provide an explanation of the nature of the skewed wake effect based on a simple three-particle model that we have developed. Taking a step forward, we analyze this effect for the case of a highly elliptical beam, provide a simple estimate of the skew angle, and analyze the wake amplitude effects associated with this effect.