Monoenergetic relativistic electron pulses by laser-driven linear acceleration in free space

Liang Jie Wong, Kyung Han Hong, Sergio Carbajo, Arya Fallahi, Marin Soljacic, John D. Joannopoulos, Franz X. Kartner, Ido Kaminer

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Abstract

We present an acceleration scheme where ultrafast radially-polarized laser pulses generate high-quality, relativistic electron pulses in the absence of material boundaries or media, paving the way to compact accelerators with gradients exceeding 10 GeV/m.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2016 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2016
ISBN (Electronic)9781943580118
DOIs
StatePublished - 16 Dec 2016
Externally publishedYes
Event2016 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2016 - San Jose, United States
Duration: 5 Jun 201610 Jun 2016

Publication series

Name2016 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2016

Conference

Conference2016 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2016
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Jose
Period5/06/1610/06/16

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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