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Ensemble of ultra-high intensity attosecond pulses from laser-plasma interaction
- Source :
- Phys. Lett. A 374 (2010) 476-480
- Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- The efficient generation of intense X-rays and $\gamma$-radiation is studied. The scheme is based on the relativistic mirror concept, {\it i.e.}, a flying thin plasma slab interacts with a counterpropagating laser pulse, reflecting part of it in the form of an intense ultra-short electromagnetic pulse having an up-shifted frequency. In the proposed scheme a series of relativistic mirrors is generated in the interaction of the intense laser with a thin foil target as the pulse tears off and accelerates thin electron layers. A counterpropagating pulse is reflected by these flying layers in the form of an ensemble of ultra-short pulses resulting in a significant energy gain of the reflected radiation due to the momentum transfer from flying layers.<br />Comment: 6 pages, 2 figures. Phys. Lett. A, in press
- Subjects :
- Physics - Plasma Physics
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Details
- Database :
- arXiv
- Journal :
- Phys. Lett. A 374 (2010) 476-480
- Publication Type :
- Report
- Accession number :
- edsarx.0911.4767
- Document Type :
- Working Paper
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physleta.2009.11.009