Abstract
In this paper, the propagation of a high intensity laser pulse in a curved plasma channel is studied. The matching conditions, which are different from straight plasma channels, are examined. The analysis includes a study of centroid and spot size oscillations, relativistic self-focusing, and the effect of wakefields on the propagation of the laser pulse. The possible application of curved plasma channels in laser wakefield acceleration is discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 053104 |
Journal | Physics of Plasmas |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - May 2007 |
Keywords
- self-focussing
- channeling
- filamentation
- plasmas
- Laser-plasma acceleration of electrons and ions
- nonlinear phenomena
- waves
- wave propagation
- electrostatic wave
- oscillations
- relativistic plasma
- high intensity laser pulse
- curved plasma channel