Optical diagnostics for density measurement in high-quality laser-plasma electron accelerators
Year: 2019
Authors: Brandi F., Gizzi LA
Autors Affiliation: 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.
Journal/Review: HIGH POWER LASER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Volume: 7 Pages from: e26-1 to: e26-11
More Information: 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.KeyWords: gas target; interferometry; laser-plasma; laser wake-field acceleration; Raman scattering; Stark broadeningDOI: 10.1017/hpl.2019.11ImpactFactor: 2.606Citations: 16data from “WEB OF SCIENCE” (of Thomson Reuters) are update at: 2024-10-13References taken from IsiWeb of Knowledge: (subscribers only)Connecting to view paper tab on IsiWeb: Click hereConnecting to view citations from IsiWeb: Click here