Characterization of supersonic and subsonic gas targets for laser wakefield electron acceleration experiments
The choice of the correct density profile is crucial in laser wakefield acceleration. In this work, both subsonic and supersonic gas targets are characterized by means of fluid-dynamic simulations and experimental interferometric measurements. The gas targets are studie...
| Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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AIP Publishing LLC
2019-01-01
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| Series: | Matter and Radiation at Extremes |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.5081509 |
| Summary: | The choice of the correct density profile is crucial in laser wakefield acceleration. In
this work, both subsonic and supersonic gas targets are characterized by means of
fluid-dynamic simulations and experimental interferometric measurements. The gas targets
are studied in different configurations, and the density profiles most suitable for laser
wakefield acceleration are discussed. |
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| ISSN: | 2468-080X |