SYNCHROTRON-RADIATION

The classical and quantum theory of synchrotron radiation (SR) is desc ribed in some details: the schort history of development, the discover y and the general properties of radiation. A special attention is give n to the quantum effects: quantum fluctuations of the trajectory of pa rticles and effect of radiative polarization of electrons and positron s in a storage ring. The theory of ondulator radiation is briefly desc ribed. The experimental investigation of SR properties and problems of application in physical experiment are reviewed.