Harnessing plasma waves as radiation sources and amplifiers

D.A. Jaroszynski, A.J.W. Reitsma, B. Ersfeld, R.A. Cairns (Editor), Robert Bingham (Editor), Dino A. Jaroszynski (Editor), Michael Baron (Editor)

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Abstract

The interaction of intense ultra-short laser pulse with plasma provides the basis for developing new technologies such as ultra-compact wakefield accelerators, compact light sources and high power laser amplifiers. In this lecture we will explore how laser driven plasma waves can be harnessed to accelerate particles and produce useful electromagnetic radiation for various applications.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationLaser-Plasma Interactions
Place of PublicationBoca Raton
Pages101-142
Number of pages41
Publication statusPublished - 2009

Publication series

NameScottish Graduate Series
PublisherTaylor & Francis

Keywords

  • plasma waves
  • radiation sources
  • amplifiers
  • wakefield accelerators

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