Mid-infrared lasers for energy frontier plasma accelerators

Pogorelsky, I. V.; Polyanskiy, M. N.; Kimura, W. D.

doi:10.1103/PhysRevAccelBeams.19.091001

Title: Mid-infrared lasers for energy frontier plasma accelerators

Journal Article · Mon Sep 12 00:00:00 EDT 2016 · Physical Review Accelerators and Beams

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevAccelBeams.19.091001· OSTI ID:1324025

Pogorelsky, I. V.; Polyanskiy, M. N.; Kimura, W. D.

Plasma wake field accelerators driven with solid-state near-IR lasers have been considered as an alternative to conventional rf accelerators for next-generation TeV-class lepton colliders. Here, we extend this study to the mid-IR spectral domain covered by CO₂ lasers. We conclude that the increase in the laser driver wavelength favors the regime of laser wake field acceleration with a low plasma density and high electric charge. This regime is the most beneficial for gamma colliders to be converted from lepton colliders via inverse Compton scattering. Selecting a laser wavelength to drive a Compton gamma source is essential for the design of such a machine. In conclusion, the revealed benefits from spectral diversification of laser drivers for future colliders and off-spring applications validate ongoing efforts in advancing the ultrafast CO₂ laser technology.

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Research Organization:: Brookhaven National Lab. (BNL), Upton, NY (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE Office of Science (SC), High Energy Physics (HEP)

Grant/Contract Number:: AC02-98CH10886; PD14-009; SC0012704

OSTI ID:: 1324025

Alternate ID(s):: OSTI ID: 1341694

Report Number(s):: BNL-113439-2017-JA; PRABFM; 091001

Journal Information:: Physical Review Accelerators and Beams, Journal Name: Physical Review Accelerators and Beams Vol. 19 Journal Issue: 9; ISSN 2469-9888

Publisher:: American Physical SocietyCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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