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Satisfying the direct laser acceleration resonance condition in a laser wakefield accelerator

  • University of California at Los Angeles

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Abstract

In this proceeding we show that when the drive laser pulse overlaps the trapped electrons in a laser wakefield accelerator (LWFA), those electrons can gain energy from direct laser acceleration (DLA) over extended distances despite the evolution of both the laser and the wake. Through simulations, the evolution of the properties of both the laser and the electron beam is quantified, and then the resonance condition for DLA is examined in the context of this change. We find that although the electrons produced from the LWFA cannot continuously satisfy the DLA resonance condition, they nevertheless can gain a significant amount of energy from DLA.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvanced Accelerator Concepts 2014
Subtitle of host publication16th Advanced Accelerator Concepts Workshop
EditorsMark J. Hogan
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9780735414396
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 28 2016
Event16th Advanced Accelerator Concepts Workshop, AAC 2014 - San Jose, United States
Duration: Jul 13 2014Jul 18 2014

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume1777
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference16th Advanced Accelerator Concepts Workshop, AAC 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Jose
Period07/13/1407/18/14

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