Multiple colliding laser pulses as a basis for studying high-field high-energy physics
Artikel i vetenskaplig tidskrift, 2019

Apart from maximizing the strength of optical electromagnetic fields achievable at high-intensity laser facilities, the collision of several phase-matched laser pulses has been identified theoretically as a trigger of and way to study various phenomena. These range from the basic processes of strong-field quantum electrodynamics to the extraordinary dynamics of the generated electron-positron plasmas. This has paved the way for several experimental proposals aimed at both fundamental studies of matter at extreme conditions and the creation of particle and radiation sources. Because of the unprecedented capabilities of such sources, they have the potential to open up new opportunities for experimental studies in nuclear and quark-gluon physics. We perform here a systematic analysis of different regimes and opportunities achievable with the concept of multiple colliding laser pulses, for both current and upcoming laser facilities. We reveal that several distinct regimes could be within reach of multi-petawatt laser facilities.

Electromagnetic fields

High energy physics

Electrodynamics

Phase matching

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Physical Review A - Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics

24699926 (ISSN) 24699934 (eISSN)

Vol. 100 Nummer/häfte 6 art. nr 063404

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Ämneskategorier (SSIF 2011)

Acceleratorfysik och instrumentering

Atom- och molekylfysik och optik

Fusion, plasma och rymdfysik

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DOI

10.1103/PhysRevA.100.063404

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