Pulse propagation in the laser wakefield accelerator

Journal Article · Wed Jan 31 23:00:00 EST 1996 · AIP Conference Proceedings

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.49607· OSTI ID:284178

Esarey, E; Krall, J; Sprangle, P; Ting, A ^[1]

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1. Beam Physics Branch, Plasma Physics Division, Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, District of Columbia 20375-5346 (United States)

A high-density regime of the laser wakefield accelerator is reviewed in which enhanced acceleration is achieved via resonant self-modulation of the laser pulse. This requires laser power in excess of the critical power for optical guiding and a plasma wavelength short compared to the laser pulse-length. The evolution of the laser pulse is described, including a discussion of self-modulation and laser-hose instabilities. Examples of self-modulated laser wakefield accelerators are presented. {copyright} {ital 1996 American Institute of Physics.}

• OSTI ID: 284178
• Report Number(s): CONF-9411120--
• Journal Information: AIP Conference Proceedings, Journal Name: AIP Conference Proceedings Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 356; ISSN 0094-243X; ISSN APCPCS
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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BEAM-PLASMA SYSTEMS
COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION
ELECTROMAGNETIC PULSES
ELECTRON BEAMS
INSTABILITY
LASER RADIATION
LIGHT TRANSMISSION
WAKEFIELD ACCELERATORS