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Title: Generation of attosecond electron bunches upon laser pulse propagation through a sharp plasma boundary

Journal Article · · Quantum Electronics (Woodbury, N.Y.)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1070/QEL16273· OSTI ID:22724705

The formation of an electron bunch produced due to electron self-injection into a wake wave that is generated by a relativistic-intensity laser pulse propagating through a sharp boundary of semi-bounded plasma is studied in one-dimensional geometry. Analytical expressions are obtained for estimating the bunch length and the energy spread of electrons in the bunch. Numerical simulation is performed which confirms the results of analytical consideration. (paper)

OSTI ID:
22724705
Journal Information:
Quantum Electronics (Woodbury, N.Y.), Vol. 47, Issue 2; Other Information: Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 1063-7818
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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