Propagation of a weakly nonlinear laser pulse in a curved plasma channel

Reitsma, A.J.W. and Jaroszynski, D.A. (2007) Propagation of a weakly nonlinear laser pulse in a curved plasma channel. Physics of Plasmas, 14 (5). 053104. ISSN 1070-664X (http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.2720373)

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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.

  • Item type:Article
    ID code:17164
    Dates:
    Date
    Event
    May 2007
    Published
    Subjects:Science > Physics
    Department:Faculty of Science > Physics
    Depositing user: Strathprints Administrator
    Date deposited:28 Apr 2010 14:15
    Last modified:08 Apr 2024 17:31
    URI:https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/id/eprint/17164
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