A Superintense Laser-Plasma Interaction Theory Primer
By: by Andrea Macchi
Contributors: SpringerLink (Online service)
Series: SpringerBriefs in Physics
Publisher: Springer Netherlands; Imprint: Springer
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Dordrecht
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] /
Number of pages: 114
ISBN-13: 9789400761254
Subjects: Physics; Plasma Physics
Description: 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.
Table of contents: title: <p>1. Introduction.-  2. From one to many electrons; title: 3. Relativistic nonlinear waves in plasmas; title: 4. Electron acceleration; title: 6. Photon acceleration and relativistic engineering.</p>.