A Superintense Laser-Plasma Interaction Theory Primer
Macchi, Andrea.
A Superintense Laser-Plasma Interaction Theory Primer [electronic resource] / by Andrea Macchi. - VIII, 114 p. 25 illus. online resource. - SpringerBriefs in Physics, 2191-5423 . - SpringerBriefs in Physics, .
1. Introduction.- 2. From one to many electrons -- 3. Relativistic nonlinear waves in plasmas -- 4. Electron acceleration -- 6. Photon acceleration and relativistic engineering.
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.
9789400761254
10.1007/978-94-007-6125-4 doi
Physics.
Plasma (Ionized gases).
Physics.
Plasma Physics.
QC717.6-718.8
530.44
A Superintense Laser-Plasma Interaction Theory Primer [electronic resource] / by Andrea Macchi. - VIII, 114 p. 25 illus. online resource. - SpringerBriefs in Physics, 2191-5423 . - SpringerBriefs in Physics, .
1. Introduction.- 2. From one to many electrons -- 3. Relativistic nonlinear waves in plasmas -- 4. Electron acceleration -- 6. Photon acceleration and relativistic engineering.
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.
9789400761254
10.1007/978-94-007-6125-4 doi
Physics.
Plasma (Ionized gases).
Physics.
Plasma Physics.
QC717.6-718.8
530.44