Relativistic spherical plasma waves
S. S. Bulanov, A. Maksimchuk, C. B. Schroeder, A. G. Zhidkov, E., Esarey, and W. P. Leemans
TL;DR
This paper presents a theoretical study of relativistic spherical plasma wake waves generated by focused laser pulses in underdense plasma, exploring their properties, wave breaking, and potential applications in advanced radiation sources.
Contribution
It introduces a theoretical framework for relativistic spherical wake waves, highlighting their unique properties and potential uses in particle acceleration and high-energy photon sources.
Findings
Analysis of wave breaking conditions
Potential for use as particle injectors
Applications as flying mirrors for X-ray generation
Abstract
Tightly focused laser pulses as they diverge or converge in underdense plasma can generate wake waves, having local structures that are spherical waves. Here we report on theoretical study of relativistic spherical wake waves and their properties, including wave breaking. These waves may be suitable as particle injectors or as flying mirrors that both reflect and focus radiation, enabling unique X-ray sources and nonlinear QED phenomena.
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