Difference between revisions of "Laser Wakefield Acceleration"
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is used to generate an electrostatic plasma wave that moves with the laser pulse with a phase velocity close to the speed of light. When charged particles are injected into the | is used to generate an electrostatic plasma wave that moves with the laser pulse with a phase velocity close to the speed of light. When charged particles are injected into the | ||
right phase of the wake they will experience acceleration as they move with the wave. | right phase of the wake they will experience acceleration as they move with the wave. | ||
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Latest revision as of 04:26, October 21, 2026
Laser Wakefield Acceleration (LWFA) is a plasma based particle acceleration technique. In LWFA a short (fs) high intensity (»1014W/cm2) laser pulse is used to generate an electrostatic plasma wave that moves with the laser pulse with a phase velocity close to the speed of light. When charged particles are injected into the right phase of the wake they will experience acceleration as they move with the wave.