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Spectral and Angle-Resolved Magneto-Optical Characterization of Photonic Nanostructures
Published on: November 21, 2019
Multicentimeter long high density magnetic plasmas for optical guiding.
B B Pollock1, D H Froula, G R Tynan
1Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, University of California, P.O. Box 808, Livermore, California 94551, USA.
The Review of Scientific Instruments
|December 3, 2008
Summary
Researchers developed a new platform to create long plasma channels for laser guiding. This technology utilizes magnetic fields to generate optical plasma waveguides, crucial for advanced applications like laser wakefield acceleration.
Area of Science:
- Plasma physics
- Laser-plasma interactions
- High-energy particle acceleration
Background:
- Guiding high-power lasers over extended distances is essential for applications like laser wakefield acceleration.
- Traditional methods face challenges in maintaining plasma stability and uniformity for long interaction lengths.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a novel platform for generating long plasma channels.
- To enable the creation of optical plasma waveguides for laser guiding.
- To meet the plasma condition requirements for laser wakefield acceleration.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing strong magnetic fields (5 T) to confine plasma.
- Applying magnetic fields to limit radial heat flux from a preforming laser beam.
- Developing a system for producing and controlling plasma channel formation.
Main Results:
- Successfully produced plasma channels several centimeters in length.
- Demonstrated the formation of a 5 cm long plasma column.
- Established plasma conditions suitable for laser wakefield acceleration.
Conclusions:
- The developed platform is effective in creating long plasma channels.
- The generated plasma channels can serve as optical plasma waveguides.
- This technology advances the potential for multi-GeV electron acceleration via laser wakefield acceleration.
