Universal analytic solution for the quantum transport of structured matter waves in magnetic optics
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.
Authors
- Н. В. Филина (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-1419-9098)
- S. S. Baturin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6911-3797)
Institutions
- ITMO University (RU)
- South College (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Physical review. A/Physical review, A
- Published
- 2026-01-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1103/y1d1-dzqh
- Primary Topic
- Particle Accelerators and Free-Electron Lasers
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00