Enhanced Acceleration in a Self-Modulated-Laser Wakefield Accelerator

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Abstract:

A new configuration of the laser wakefield accelerator is proposed in which enhanced acceleration is achieved via resonant self-modulation of the laser pulse. This requires laser power in excess of the critical power for relativistic guiding and a plasma wavelength short compared to the laser pulse- length. Relativistic and density wake effects strongly modulate the laser pulse at the plasma wavelength, resonantly exciting the plasma wave and leading to enhanced acceleration.... Particle acceleration, Laser, Nonlinear plasma waves.

Author(s):
Krall, J. ; Ting, A. ; Esarey, E. ; Sprangle, P.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON DC
Descriptive Note:
Interim rept.,
Pagination:
0021

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NRL/MR/6790--93-7348
Monitor Series:
ONR
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*LASERS, *PARTICLE ACCELERATORS, *PLASMA WAVES, DENSITY, ACCELERATION, PULSES, CONFIGURATIONS, WAKE, PULSE MODULATION, POWER, RESONANCE, LENGTH, PARTICLES, PULSED LASERS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Lasers and Masers, Particle Accelerators
Keyword(s):
PARTICLE ACCELERATION, NONLINEAR PLASMA WAVES
Report Date:
1993 Jul 15