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High-energy electron beam production by femtosecond laser interactions with exploding-foil plasmas
Abstract : The interaction of an ultraintense, 30-fs laser pulse with a preformed plasma was investigated as a method of producing a beam of high-energy electrons. We used thin foil targets that are exploded by the laser amplified spontaneous emission preceding the main pulse. Optical diagnostics show that the main pulse interacts with a plasma whose density is well below the critical density. By varying the foil thickness, we were able to obtain a substantial emission of electrons in a narrow cone along the laser direction with a typical energy well above the laser ponderomotive potential. These results are explained in terms of wake-field acceleration.
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Submitted on : Tuesday, October 5, 2010 - 3:38:30 PM
Last modification on : Tuesday, April 21, 2020 - 10:29:58 AM
Contributor : Thuy Le <>
Submitted on : Tuesday, October 5, 2010 - 3:38:30 PM
Last modification on : Tuesday, April 21, 2020 - 10:29:58 AM