Generation of fast electrons by breaking of a laser-induced plasma wave

Autor:	Theo J. Schep, VV Goloviznin, Raoul M. G. M. Trines, Leon P. J. Kamp
Přispěvatelé:	Fluids and Flows
Rok vydání:	2000
Předmět:	Physics law Waves in plasmas Physics::Plasma Physics Electric field Breaking wave Electromagnetic electron wave Plasma Electron Atomic physics Laser law.invention Pulse (physics)
Zdroj:	Physical Review E, 63, art. no.-026406 Physical Review E-Statistical, Nonlinear, and Soft Matter Physics, 63(2), 026406-1/5. American Physical Society
ISSN:	1539-3755
Popis:	A one-dimensional model for fast electron generation by an intense, nonevolving laser pulse propagating through an underdense plasma has been developed. Plasma wave breaking is considered to be the dominant mechanism behind this process, and wave breaking both in front of and behind the laser pulse is discussed. Fast electrons emerge as a short bunch, and the electrostatic field of this bunch is shown to limit self-consistently the amount of generated fast electrons.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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