A superintense laser-plasma interaction theory primer Andrea Macchi

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Macchi, Andrea

Series:

SpringerBriefs in physics

SpringerBriefs in physics 2191-5423

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Laser-plasma interactions.

Physics.

physics.

Medical Subjects:

Physics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Dordrecht New York Springer ©2013

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The continuous trend towards higher and higher laser intensities has opened the way to new physical regimes and advanced applications of laser-plasma interactions, thus stimulating novel connections with ultrafast optics, astrophysics, particle physics, and biomedical applications. This book is primarily oriented towards students and young researchers who need to acquire rapidly a basic knowledge of this active and rapidly changing research field. To this aim, the presentation is focused on a selection of basic models and inspiring examples, and includes topics which emerged recently such as ion acceleration, "relativistic engineering" and radiation friction. The contents are presented in a self-contained way assuming only a basic knowledge of classical electrodynamics, mechanics and relativistic dynamics at the undergraduate (Bachelor) level, without requiring any previous knowledge of plasma physics. Hence, the book may serve in several ways: as a compact textbook for lecture courses, as a short and accessible introduction for the newcomer, as a quick reference for the experienced researcher, and also as an introduction to some nonlinear mathematical methods through examples of their application to laser-plasma modeling

Contents:

Introduction From One to Many Electrons Relativistic Nonlinear Waves in Plasmas Electron Acceleration Ion Acceleration Photon Acceleration and Relativistic Engineering

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references

Other Format:

Printed edition:

ISBN:

9789400761254

9400761252

OCLC:

826860512

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license