The radiative energy loss of a relativistic charge in media with photon absorption and scattering is discussed. The solution to the Tamm problem in a medium with absorption is given. Expressions for the radiation loss are given with the inclusion of multiple scattering of the radiating charge.

Keywords: Vavilov—Cherenkov radiation, radiative energy loss PACS: 29.40.Ka, 41.60.Bq (all) DOI: 10.3367/UFNe.2021.02.038922 URL: https://ufn.ru/en/articles/2022/6/f/ 001098556400002 2-s2.0-85161148350 Citation: Grishin V M "Vavilov—Cherenkov radiation and radiation energy loss" Phys. Usp. 65 641–647 (2022) BibTexBibNote ® (generic)BibNote ® (RIS)MedlineRefWorks Received: 28th, October 2020, revised: 18th, January 2021, accepted: 2nd, February 2021 Оригинал: Гришин В М «Излучение Вавилова—Черенкова и радиационные потери энергии» УФН 192 689–695 (2022); DOI: 10.3367/UFNr.2021.02.038922