Theoretical tools for simulations of cluster dynamics in strong laser pulses

TL;DR

This paper reviews theoretical methods, from quantum to classical, used to simulate cluster dynamics under strong laser pulses, highlighting their applications and validation through numerical simulations.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive overview of theoretical tools for cluster-laser interaction, connecting fundamental principles with practical simulation techniques.

Findings

Theoretical frameworks span quantum and classical approaches.

Numerical simulations validate the theoretical models.

The work summarizes the field's progress and methodologies.

Abstract

The main theoretical tools used in the physics of cluster-laser interaction are discussed starting from the basic principles of Quantum Mechanics and ending with purely classical methods. The schematic overview of the theory is complemented by direct links with various types of phenomena, regimes of interaction and quantities to be studied. Finally, the theory is reflected in a wide range of numerical simulations in order to prove their validity and the work done in the field by the author.