Relativistic channeling of a picosecond laser pulse in a near-critical preformed plasma
Anno: 1997
Autori: Borghesi M., MacKinnon AJ., Barringer L., Gaillard R., Gizzi LA., Meyer C., Willi O., Pukhov A., MeyerterVehn J.
Affiliazione autori: Univ London Imperial Coll Sci Technol & Med, London, England; Max Planck Inst Quantum Opt, D-85748 Garching, Germany
Abstract: Relativistic self-channeling of a picosecond laser pulse in a preformed plasma near critical density has been observed both experimentally and in 3D particle-in-cell simulations. Optical probing measurements indicate the formation of a single pulsating propagation channel, typically of about 5 mu m in diameter. The computational results reveal the importance in the channel formation of relativistic electrons traveling with the light pulse and of the corresponding self-generated magnetic field.
Giornale/Rivista: PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS
Volume: 78 (5) Da Pagina: 879 A: 882
Parole chiavi: 2nd-harmonic emission; underdense plasma; fusionDOI: 10.1103/PhysRevLett.78.879Citazioni: 204dati da “WEB OF SCIENCE” (of Thomson Reuters) aggiornati al: 2024-04-21Riferimenti tratti da Isi Web of Knowledge: (solo abbonati) Link per visualizzare la scheda su IsiWeb: Clicca quiLink per visualizzare la citazioni su IsiWeb: Clicca qui