Optical diagnostics for density measurement in high-quality laser-plasma electron accelerators

Anno: 2019

Autori: Brandi F., Gizzi LA

Affiliazione autori: CNR, INO, ILIL, Sede Secondaria Pisa, Via Moruzzi 1, I-56124 Pisa, Italy; Ist Nazl Fis Nucl, Sez Pisa, Largo Bruno Pontecorvo 3, I-56127 Pisa, Italy.

Abstract: Implementation of laser-plasma-based acceleration stages in user-oriented facilities requires the definition anddeployment of appropriate diagnostic methodologies to monitor and control the acceleration process. An overview isgiven here of optical diagnostics for density measurement in laser-plasma acceleration stages, with emphasis on well-established and easily implemented approaches. Diagnostics for both neutral gas and free-electron number densityare considered, highlighting real-time measurement capabilities. Optical interferometry, in its various configurations,from standard two-arm to more advanced common-path designs, is discussed, along with spectroscopic techniques suchas Stark broadening and Raman scattering. A critical analysis of the diagnostics presented is given concerning theirimplementation in laser-plasma acceleration stages for the production of high-quality GeV electron bunches.

Giornale/Rivista: HIGH POWER LASER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

Volume: 7      Da Pagina: e26-1  A: e26-11

Maggiori informazioni: This work received support from the European Unions Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under Grant Agreement No. 653782-EuPRAXIA, and the MIUR-funded Italian research Network ELI-Italy.
Parole chiavi: gas target; interferometry; laser-plasma; laser wake-field acceleration; Raman scattering; Stark broadening
DOI: 10.1017/hpl.2019.11

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