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Title: Three-dimensional Dielectric Photonic Crystal Structures for Laser-driven Acceleration

Journal Article · · Physical Review Special Topics. Accelerators and Beams
OSTI ID:921005

We present the design and simulation of a three-dimensional photonic crystal waveguide for linear laser-driven acceleration in vacuum. The structure confines a synchronous speed-of-light accelerating mode in both transverse dimensions. We report the properties of this mode, including sustainable gradient and optical-to-beam efficiency. We present a novel method for confining a particle beam using optical fields as focusing elements. This technique, combined with careful structure design, is shown to have a large dynamic aperture and minimal emittance growth, even over millions of optical wavelengths.

Research Organization:
SLAC National Accelerator Lab., Menlo Park, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-76SF00515
OSTI ID:
921005
Report Number(s):
SLAC-PUB-12961; arXiv:0711.3190; TRN: US200805%%58
Journal Information:
Physical Review Special Topics. Accelerators and Beams, Journal Name: Physical Review Special Topics. Accelerators and Beams; ISSN 1098-4402
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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