Laser Electron Accelerator

T. Tajima and J. M. Dawson
Phys. Rev. Lett. 43, 267 – Published 23 July 1979
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Abstract

An intense electromagnetic pulse can create a weak of plasma oscillations through the action of the nonlinear ponderomotive force. Electrons trapped in the wake can be accelerated to high energy. Existing glass lasers of power density 1018W/cm2 shone on plasmas of densities 1018 cm3 can yield gigaelectronvolts of electron energy per centimeter of acceleration distance. This acceleration mechanism is demonstrated through computer simulation. Applications to accelerators and pulsers are examined.

  • Received 9 March 1979

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.43.267

©1979 American Physical Society

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T. Tajima and J. M. Dawson

  • Department of Physics, University of California, Los Angeles, California 90024

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Vol. 43, Iss. 4 — 23 July 1979

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