Optical plasma torch electron bunch generation in plasma wakefield accelerators

Wittig, G.; Karger, O.; Knetsch, A.; Xi, Y.; Deng, A.; Rosenzweig, J. B.; Bruhwiler, D. L.; Smith, J.; Manahan, G. G.; Sheng, Z. -M.; Jaroszynski, D. A.; Hidding, B.

doi:10.1103/PhysRevSTAB.18.081304

Title: Optical plasma torch electron bunch generation in plasma wakefield accelerators

Journal Article · Mon Aug 31 00:00:00 EDT 2015 · Physical Review Special Topics. Accelerators and Beams

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevSTAB.18.081304· OSTI ID:1213608

Wittig, G.; Karger, O.; Knetsch, A.; Xi, Y.; Deng, A.; Rosenzweig, J. B.; Bruhwiler, D. L.; Smith, J.; Manahan, G. G.; Sheng, Z. -M.; Jaroszynski, D. A.; Hidding, B.

A novel, flexible method of witness electron bunch generation in plasma wakefield accelerators is described. A quasistationary plasma region is ignited by a focused laser pulse prior to the arrival of the plasma wave. This localized, shapeable optical plasma torch causes a strong distortion of the plasma blowout during passage of the electron driver bunch, leading to collective alteration of plasma electron trajectories and to controlled injection. In conclusion, this optically steered injection is more flexible and faster when compared to hydrodynamically controlled gas density transition injection methods

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Research Organization:: Univ. of California, Los Angeles, CA (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE

Grant/Contract Number:: SC0009533; FG02-07ER46272; FG03-92ER40693; AC02-05CH11231

OSTI ID:: 1213608

Alternate ID(s):: OSTI ID: 1455012

Journal Information:: Physical Review Special Topics. Accelerators and Beams, Journal Name: Physical Review Special Topics. Accelerators and Beams Vol. 18 Journal Issue: 8; ISSN 1098-4402

Publisher:: American Physical Society (APS)Copyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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