Temporal evolution of femtosecond laser induced plasma filament in air and N2

J. Papeer, D. Gordon, P. Sprangle, M. Botton, A. Zigler

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Abstract

We present single shot, high resolution, time-resolved measurements of the relaxation of laser induced plasma filaments in air and in N2 gas. Based on the measurements of the time dependent electromagnetic signal in a waveguide, an accurate and simple derivation of the electron density in the filament is demonstrated. This experimental method does not require prior knowledge of filament dimensions or control over its exact spatial location. The experimental results are compared to numerical simulations of air plasma chemistry. Results reveal the role of various decay mechanisms including the importance of O4+ molecular levels.

Original languageEnglish
Article number244102
JournalApplied Physics Letters
Volume103
Issue number24
DOIs
StatePublished - 9 Dec 2013

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Temporal evolution of femtosecond laser induced plasma filament in air and N2'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this