Ultrafast non-paraxial autofocusing pulses for high-gradient electron acceleration

Liang Jie Wong, Ido Kaminer

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Abstract

We present ultrafast non-paraxial autofocusing beams that exhibit abrupt, ultra-intense focusing in both space and time. We demonstrate their ability to linearly accelerate on-axis electrons with effective gradients exceeding 300 GeV/m.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of Frontiers in Optics 2015, FIO 2015
ISBN (Electronic)9781943580033
DOIs
StatePublished - 2015
Externally publishedYes
EventFrontiers in Optics 2015, FIO 2015 - San Jose, United States
Duration: 18 Oct 201522 Oct 2015

Publication series

NameProceedings of Frontiers in Optics 2015, FIO 2015

Conference

ConferenceFrontiers in Optics 2015, FIO 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Jose
Period18/10/1522/10/15

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Instrumentation
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

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