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Wavefront-sensor-based electron density measurements for laser-plasma accelerators.

G R Plateau1, N H Matlis, C G R Geddes

  • 1LOASIS Program, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, California 94720, USA. grplateau@lbl.gov

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Direct wavefront analysis accurately measures electron density in laser-produced plasmas. This method enhances diagnostics for laser-driven plasma-wakefield accelerators, improving performance and analysis.

Area of Science:

  • Plasma Physics
  • Laser-Plasma Interactions
  • Accelerator Science

Background:

  • Laser-driven plasma-wakefield accelerators are crucial for future particle acceleration.
  • Accelerator performance is directly linked to electron density and plasma wavelength.
  • Accurate electron density diagnostics are essential for optimizing these accelerators.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize electron density in laser-produced plasmas.
  • To compare direct wavefront analysis with conventional interferometry for density measurements.
  • To evaluate the suitability of commercial wavefront sensors for plasma diagnostics.

Main Methods:

  • Direct wavefront analysis of a probe laser beam passing through laser-produced plasmas.
  • Comparison with measurements from a conventional folded-wave interferometer.

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  • Testing across different operational regimes of a laser-plasma accelerator.

    • Main Results:

    • Direct wavefront measurements show strong agreement with interferometric density measurements.
    • Commercial wavefront sensors offer greater phase sensitivity and simpler analysis.
    • The robustness of the wavefront sensor improves shot-to-shot plasma density diagnostics.

    Conclusions:

    • Direct wavefront analysis is a reliable and advantageous method for electron density characterization.
    • Compact commercial wavefront sensors enhance the diagnostics of laser-plasma accelerators.
    • Improved diagnostics lead to better understanding and optimization of accelerator performance.