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Bright X-Ray Source from a Laser-Driven Microplasma Waveguide.

Longqing Yi^1,2, Alexander Pukhov¹, Phuc Luu-Thanh¹

¹Institut für Theoretische Physik I, Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf 40225, Germany.

Physical Review Letters

|April 2, 2016

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A novel microplasma waveguide (MPW) coupled with a 1.8 J laser generates bright, hard x-rays. This compact x-ray source utilizes relativistic laser-plasma interactions for advanced applications.

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Area of Science:

Plasma Physics
X-ray Generation
Laser-Matter Interaction

Background:

Advancements in femtosecond laser technology enable high-intensity interactions with microstructured plasmas.
Parasitic prepulses previously limited laser interaction with delicate micro/nanoscale photonic materials at relativistic intensities.

Purpose of the Study:

To demonstrate the efficacy of a microplasma waveguide (MPW) as a compact x-ray source.
To explore laser-plasma interactions within microstructured materials at relativistic intensities.

Main Methods:

Coupling a 1.8 J laser with a microplasma waveguide.
Utilizing relativistic laser pulses to interact with the microplasma structure.
Analyzing electron dynamics and x-ray emission characteristics.

Main Results:

Electrons were extracted from the MPW walls, forming a dense helical bunch.
Efficient electron acceleration and wiggling by waveguide modes were observed.
A bright, well-collimated hard x-ray emission spectrum (1-100 keV) was produced.

Conclusions:

Microplasma waveguides offer a novel pathway for compact, high-brightness x-ray generation.
Relativistic laser-plasma interaction within MPWs enables efficient x-ray production.
This technology opens new possibilities for x-ray sources in various scientific fields.