Abstract
Simulations of relativistic electron generation by stimulated Raman scattering are presented. The effect of a nonuniform plasma density, such as may occur in a laser fusion scenario, is investigated. A simple WKB theory accounts for the wavenumber shifts in the spectra.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 93-96 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal de Physique 4 |
Volume | 5 |
Issue number | C6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Oct 1995 |
Keywords
- electron generation
- Raman scattering
- underdense plasmas