Abstract (EN):
We present a new formulation for the direct laser acceleration of electrons in vacuum based on the Hamiltonian theory, Two different regimes for the snow-plowed, accelerated electrons are identified and characterized, the first pertaining to high-intensity and the second to low-intensity pulses, both leading to efficient electron acceleration. Particle energy yields are shown to be independent of the exact shape of the laser pulse and energy gains are estimated.
Language:
English
Type (Professor's evaluation):
Scientific
Contact:
meloy@fe.ucp.pt
No. of pages:
13