Introduction to plasma accelerators : the basics

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Bingham, Robert and Trines, R.; Holzer, Bernhard, ed. (2016) Introduction to plasma accelerators : the basics. In: Proceedings of the 2014 CAS-CERN Accelerator School. CERN Publishing, CHE, pp. 67-78. ISBN 978–92–9083–424–3 (https://doi.org/10.5170/CERN-2016-001.67)

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Abstract

In this article, we concentrate on the basic physics of relativistic plasma wave accelerators. The generation of relativistic plasma waves by intense lasers or electron beams in low-density plasmas is important in the quest for producing ultra-high acceleration gradients for accelerators. A number of methods are being pursued vigorously to achieve ultra-high acceleration gradients using various plasma wave drivers; these include wakefield accelerators driven by photon, electron, and ion beams. We describe the basic equations and show how intense beams can generate a large-amplitude relativistic plasma wave capable of accelerating particles to high energies. We also demonstrate how these same relativistic electron waves can accelerate photons in plasmas.

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Bingham, Robert ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9843-7635 and Trines, R.; Holzer, Bernhard
  • Item type:Book Section
    ID code:56919
    Dates:
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    2016
    Published
    Subjects:Science > Physics
    Department:Faculty of Science > Physics
    Depositing user: Pure Administrator
    Date deposited:11 Jul 2016 11:17
    Last modified:12 Dec 2024 01:12
    URI:https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/id/eprint/56919
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