Variable profile capillary discharge for improved phase matching in a laser wakefield accelerator

D. Kaganovich*, P. Sasorov, C. Cohen, A. Zigler

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Abstract

The possibility to generate plasma channels with a variable plasma density profile in a longitudinal direction is presented. The measured plasma density profiles at the capillary exit were found in excellent agreement with the numerical simulations. Such plasma channels can be used for the velocity control of the guided high-intensity laser beams in order to extend the acceleration distance.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)772-774
Number of pages3
JournalApplied Physics Letters
Volume75
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 9 Aug 1999

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