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Generation of terahertz radiation from a low-density plasma slab irradiated by a laser pulse

Journal Article · · Plasma Physics Reports
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  1. Russian Academy of Sciences, Joint Institute for High Temperatures (Russian Federation)
The generation of terahertz electromagnetic radiation when a laser pulse propagates through a low-density plasma slab is considered. It is shown that terahertz waves are excited because of the growth of a weakly damped, antisymmetric leaking mode of the plasma slab. The spectral, angular, and energy parameters of the terahertz radiation are investigated, as well as the spatiotemporal structure of the emitted waves. It is demonstrated that terahertz electromagnetic wave fields are generated most efficiently when the pulse length is comparable to the slab thickness.
OSTI ID:
21443570
Journal Information:
Plasma Physics Reports, Journal Name: Plasma Physics Reports Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 36; ISSN PPHREM; ISSN 1063-780X
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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