Efficient electron injection into plasma waves using higher-orderlaser modes
Using higher-order transverse laser modes as drivers forplasma wave excitation, and, in particular, using a ring laser beam withmaximum intensity off-axis, results in reversal of the focusinganddefocusing phase regions in a laser wakefield accelerator. Thisresults in improved performance of self-trapping and laser injectionschemes. Specifically, the trapping threshold required foropticalinjection is decreased and the maximum energy gain of the trappedelectrons is increased. This scheme could also be of interest for thegeneration of ring electron beams or for beam conditioning.
- Research Organization:
- Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Director. Office of Science. Office of AdvancedScientific Computing Research. Office of High Energy Physics
- DOE Contract Number:
- DE-AC02-05CH11231
- OSTI ID:
- 902138
- Report Number(s):
- LBNL-62022; R&D Project: 455401; BnR: KA1501020
- Journal Information:
- Physis of Plasmas, Vol. 13, Issue 11; Related Information: Journal Publication Date: 2006
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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