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Time-dependent electron-ion collision frequency at arbitrary laser intensity-temperature ratio.

P Mulser1, F Cornolti, E Bésuelle

  • 1Theoretical Quantum Electronics (TQE), Darmstadt University of Technology, Hochschulstrasse 4A, D-64289 Darmstadt, Germany.

Physical Review. E, Statistical, Nonlinear, and Soft Matter Physics
|April 17, 2001
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Summary

Collisional absorption in superintense laser beams shows significant modulation. This study presents formulas for time-dependent electron-ion collision frequency, revealing strong time dependence generates odd harmonics.

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Area of Science:

  • Plasma Physics
  • Laser-Plasma Interactions
  • Nonlinear Optics

Background:

  • Superintense laser beams drive complex plasma dynamics.
  • Collisional absorption in plasmas exhibits significant temporal modulation within a laser cycle.
  • Understanding electron-ion collision frequency is crucial for modeling laser-plasma interactions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To derive and present formulas for the time-dependent electron-ion collision frequency, nu(ei)(t).
  • To investigate the impact of anharmonic oscillatory electron motion on collision frequency.
  • To analyze the generation of harmonics due to the time-dependent collision frequency.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a ballistic interaction model to deduce nu(ei)(t).
  • Derivation of expressions for arbitrary isotropic distribution functions and anharmonic electron motion.

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  • Presentation of compact formulas for Maxwellian distributions and ratios of oscillatory to thermal velocities.
  • Comparison of cycle-averaged collision frequency with results from the dielectric model.

    • Main Results:

    • A formula for time-dependent electron-ion collision frequency, nu(ei)(t), is derived.
    • Strong time dependence of nu(ei)(t) over a laser cycle generates intense odd harmonics.
    • Compact formulas are presented for Maxwellian distributions.
    • The importance of dynamical screening for correct cutoff selection is highlighted.

    Conclusions:

    • The time-dependent electron-ion collision frequency in superintense laser fields is strongly modulated.
    • This modulation is a source of intense odd harmonic generation.
    • Accurate modeling requires careful consideration of dynamical screening effects on collision frequency cutoffs.