Diagnostic Techniques for Particle-in-Cell Simulations of Laser-produced Gamma-rays in the Strong-field QED Regime
Abstrak
The emission of multi-MeV ($γ$-ray) photons from the interaction of a high-powered laser pulse with a dense plasma target is studied using particle-in-cell simulations. A new set of diagnostic techniques is presented and applied to analyze the intense field and ultra-relativistic electrons. Such methods elucidate the dominant processes responsible for efficient laser-to-$γ$ energy conversion, which include nonlinear Compton scattering and magneto-bremsstrahlung radiation, and provide a clear picture of the interaction on a microscopic level. We identify regions in the plasma target of high photon energy-density and obtain an energy conversion efficiency as high as 30%. The essential characteristics of the interaction are validated with full-3D simulations.
Topik & Kata Kunci
Penulis (4)
A. H. Younis
A. Davidson
B. Hafizi
D. F. Gordon
Akses Cepat
- Tahun Terbit
- 2021
- Bahasa
- en
- Sumber Database
- arXiv
- Akses
- Open Access ✓