Optically guided laser wake-field acceleration

Journal Article · Thu Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1993 · Physics of Fluids B; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.860707· OSTI ID:6422908

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

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1. Beam Physics Branch, Plasma Physics Division, Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, D.C. 20375-5346 (United States)

The laser wake-field acceleration concept is studied using a general axisymmetric formulation based on relativistic fluid equations. This formalism is valid for arbitrary laser intensities and allows the laser--plasma interaction to be simulated over long propagation distances (many Rayleigh lengths). Several methods for optically guiding the laser pulse are examined, including relativistic guiding, preformed plasma density channels and tailored pulse profiles. Self-modulation of the laser, which occurs when the pulse length is long compared to the plasma wavelength and the power exceeds the critical power, is also examined. Simulations of three possible laser wake-field accelerator (LWFA) configurations are performed and discussed: (i) a channel-guided LWFA, (ii) a tailored-pulse LWFA, and (iii) a self-modulated LWFA.

• OSTI ID: 6422908
• Journal Information: Physics of Fluids B; (United States), Journal Name: Physics of Fluids B; (United States) Vol. 5:7; ISSN 0899-8221; ISSN PFBPEI
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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