Generation of fast electrons in a CO₂ laser plasma interaction

Fast electrons have been observed in the +k∠ direction for a CO₂ laser plasma interaction. The threshold for fast electron production was found to be 10¹³ Wcm⁻². The number of electrons peaks and decreases for intensities greater than 6 10¹³ W cm⁻². Some possible theories are suggested for this beha...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: McIntosh, Grant W. J.
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2010
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/24727