The classical and quantum theories of synchrotron radiation (SR) are reviewed. A concise history of the development and discovery of SR, and its fundamental properties, are given. The emphasis is placed on the quantum effects: quantum fluctuations of trajectories of electrons, and radiative polarization of electrons and positrons in storage rings. The theories of undulator radiation and radiation in a short magnet are discussed in brief. Experimental investigations of synchrotron radiation and its applications in physical experiments are reviewed.

PACS: 41.60.Ap DOI: 10.1070/PU1995v038n04ABEH000082 URL: https://ufn.ru/en/articles/1995/4/c/ A1995RH54700003 Citation: Ternov I M "Synchrotron radiation" Phys. Usp. 38 409–434 (1995) BibTexBibNote ® (generic)BibNote ® (RIS)MedlineRefWorks Оригинал: Тернов И М «Синхротронное излучение» УФН 165 429–456 (1995); DOI: 10.3367/UFNr.0165.199504c.0429