Laser Plasma Physics

Author : Hideaki Takabe
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 399 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2020-08-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030496135

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The Physics of Laser Plasmas and Applications - Volume 1 by Hideaki Takabe Pdf

The series of books discusses the physics of laser and matter interaction, fluid dynamics of high-temperature and high-density compressible plasma, and kinetic phenomena and particle dynamics in laser-produced plasma. The book (Vol.1) gives the physics of intense-laser absorption in matter and/or plasma in non-relativistic and relativistic laser-intensity regime. In many cases, it is explained with clear images of physics so that an intuitive understanding of individual physics is possible for non-specialists. For intense-laser of 1013-16 W/cm2, the laser energy is mainly absorbed via collisional process, where the oscillation energy is converted to thermal energy by non-adiabatic Coulomb collision with the ions. Collisionless interactions with the collective modes in plasma are also described. The main topics are the interaction of ultra-intense laser and plasma for the intensity near and over 1018W/cm2. In such regime, relativistic dynamics become essential. A new physics appears due to the relativistic effects, such as mass correction, relativistic nonlinear force, chaos physics of particle motions, and so on. The book provides clearly the theoretical base for challenging the laser-plasma interaction physics in the wide range of power lasers. It is suitable as a textbook for upper-undergraduate and graduate students as well as for readers who want to understand the whole physics structure about what happen when an intense-laser irradiates any materials including solids, gas etc. Explaining the physics intuitively without complicated mathematics, it is also a valuable resource for engineering students and researchers as well as for self-study.

Author : Andrea Macchi
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 121 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2013-01-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400761254

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A Superintense Laser-Plasma Interaction Theory Primer by Andrea Macchi Pdf

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.

Author : C. S. Liu,V. K. Tripathi,Bengt Eliasson
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2019-05-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781108480635

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High-Power Laser-Plasma Interaction by C. S. Liu,V. K. Tripathi,Bengt Eliasson Pdf

Covers parametric instabilities, laser charged particle acceleration, surface plasmonics and free electron lasers in depth.

Author : William Kruer
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2019-08-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781000754469

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The Physics Of Laser Plasma Interactions by William Kruer Pdf

This book focuses on the physics of laser plasma interactions and presents a complementary and very useful numerical model of plasmas. It describes the linear theory of light wave propagation in plasmas, including linear mode conversion into plasma waves and collisional damping.

Author : Pierre Michel
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 423 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2023-04-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783031234248

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Introduction to Laser-Plasma Interactions by Pierre Michel Pdf

This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to the physics of laser-plasma interactions (LPI), based on a graduate course taught by the author. The emphasis is on high-energy-density physics (HEDP) and inertial confinement fusion (ICF), with a comprehensive description of the propagation, absorption, nonlinear effects and parametric instabilities of high energy lasers in plasmas. The recent demonstration of a burning plasma on the verge of nuclear fusion ignition at the National Ignition Facility in Livermore, California, has marked the beginning of a new era of ICF and fusion research. These new developments make LPI more relevant than ever, and the resulting influx of new scientists necessitates new pedagogical material on the subject. In contrast to the classical textbooks on LPI, this book provides a complete description of all wave-coupling instabilities in unmagnetized plasmas in the kinetic as well as fluid pictures, and includes a comprehensive description of the optical smoothing techniques used on high-power lasers and their impact on laser-plasma instabilities. It summarizes all the key developments from the 1970s to the present day in view of the current state of LPI and ICF research; it provides a derivation of the key LPI metrics and formulas from first principles, and connects the theory to experimental observables. With exercises and plenty of illustrations, this book is ideal as a textbook for a course on laser-plasma interactions or as a supplementary text for graduate introductory plasma physics course. Students and researchers will also find it to be an invaluable reference and self-study resource.

Author : Dino A. Jaroszynski,R.A. Bingham,R.A Cairns
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 454 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2009-03-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781584887799

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Laser-Plasma Interactions by Dino A. Jaroszynski,R.A. Bingham,R.A Cairns Pdf

A Solid Compendium of Advanced Diagnostic and Simulation ToolsExploring the most exciting and topical areas in this field, Laser-Plasma Interactions focuses on the interaction of intense laser radiation with plasma. After discussing the basic theory of the interaction of intense electromagnetic radiation fields with matter, the book covers three ap

Author : Heinrich Hora
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 455 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2008-11-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540889663

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Plasmas at High Temperature and Density by Heinrich Hora Pdf

"New physics" is an appealing new keyword, not yet devalued by the ravages of inflation. But what has this to do with such an ugly field as plasma physics, steeped in classical physics, mostly outworn, with all its unsolved and ambiguous technological problems and its messy and open ended numerical studies? "New physics" is concerned with quarks, Higgs particles, grand unified theory, super strings, gravitational waves, and the profound basics of cosmology and black holes. It is the field of astonishing quantum effects, demonstrated by the von Klitzing effect and high temperature superconductors. But what can plasma physicists offer, after so many years of expensive and frustrating research to solve the problem of fusion energy? One may suggest that the fascinating research ofchaos with applications to plasma, or the achievements of statistical mechanics applied to plasmas, has something to offer and should be the subject of attention. However, this is not the aim of this book. Complementing the traditional aim of physics, which is to interpret the phenomena of nature by generalizing laws such that exact predictions about new properties and effects can be drawn, this book demonstrates how new physics has been derived over the last 30 years from the state of matter which exists at high temperatures (plasma).

Author : Shalom Eliezer,Kunioki Mima
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2008-12-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780849376054

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Applications of Laser-Plasma Interactions by Shalom Eliezer,Kunioki Mima Pdf

Recent advances in the development of lasers with more energy, power, and brightness have opened up new possibilities for exciting applications. Applications of Laser-Plasma Interactions reviews the current status of high power laser applications. The book first explores the science and technology behind the ignition and burn of imploded fusion fue

Author : Shalom Eliezer
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2002-08-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781420033380

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The Interaction of High-Power Lasers with Plasmas by Shalom Eliezer Pdf

The Interaction of High-Power Lasers with Plasmas provides a thorough self-contained discussion of the physical processes occurring in laser-plasma interactions, including a detailed review of the relevant plasma and laser physics. The book analyzes laser absorption and propagation, electron transport, and the relevant plasma waves in detail. It al

Author : M.B Hooper
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2020-12-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781000112146

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Laser-Plasma Interactions 4 by M.B Hooper Pdf

Laser-Plasma Interactions 4 is the fourth book in a series devoted to the study of laser-plasma interactions. Subjects covered include laser light propagation, instabilities, compression and hydrodynamics, spectroscopy, diagnostics, computer code, dense plasmas, high-power lasers, X-UV sources and lasers, beat waves, and transport processes.

Author : Heinrich Hora
Publisher : SPIE Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 0819435090

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Laser Plasma Physics by Heinrich Hora Pdf

This acts as a reference work for the field of high intensity and/or high plasma density laser-plasma interactions for years to come. It covers everything from single particles to dense fluids, from computational physics to the practical results in fusion. In addition, it contains treatments of the theory of electrodynamics, laser-driven hydrodynamics, the Lorentz force, complex refractive index and relativistic effects in plasmas. Although ""the swamp of plasma physics"" is mostly a classical place, the author indicates where quantum and classical calculations converge.

Author : Paul McKenna,David Neely,Robert Bingham,Dino Jaroszynski
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319000381

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Laser-Plasma Interactions and Applications by Paul McKenna,David Neely,Robert Bingham,Dino Jaroszynski Pdf

Laser-Plasma Interactions and Applications covers the fundamental and applied aspects of high power laser-plasma physics. With an internationally renowned team of authors, the book broadens the knowledge of young researchers working in high power laser-plasma science by providing them with a thorough pedagogical grounding in the interaction of laser radiation with matter, laser-plasma accelerators, and inertial confinement fusion. The text is organised such that the theoretical foundations of the subject are discussed first, in Part I. In Part II, topics in the area of high energy density physics are covered. Parts III and IV deal with the applications to inertial confinement fusion and as a driver of particle and radiation sources, respectively. Finally, Part V describes the principle diagnostic, targetry, and computational approaches used in the field. This book is designed to give students a thorough foundation in the fundamental physics of laser-plasma interactions. It will also provide readers with knowledge of the latest research trends and elucidate future exciting challenges in laser-plasma science.

Author : Gerard Belmont,Laurence Rezeau,Caterina Riconda,Arnaud Zaslavsky
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2019-03-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128189788

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Introduction to Plasma Physics by Gerard Belmont,Laurence Rezeau,Caterina Riconda,Arnaud Zaslavsky Pdf

Introduction to Plasma Physics presents the latest on plasma physics. Although plasmas are not very present in our immediate environment, there are still universal phenomena that we encounter, i.e., electric shocks and galactic jets. This book presents, in parallel, the basics of plasma theory and a number of applications to laboratory plasmas or natural plasmas. It provides a fresh look at concepts already addressed in other disciplines, such as pressure and temperature. In addition, the information provided helps us understand the links between fluid theories, such as MHD and the kinetic theory of these media, especially in wave propagation. Presents the different phenomena that make up plasma physics Explains the basics of plasma theory Helps readers comprehend the various concepts related to plasmas

Author : Dimitri Batani,Charles J. Joachain,S. Martellucci,Arthur N. Chester
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461513513

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Atoms, Solids, and Plasmas in Super-Intense Laser Fields by Dimitri Batani,Charles J. Joachain,S. Martellucci,Arthur N. Chester Pdf

The recent developement of high power lasers, delivering femtosecond pulses of 20 2 intensities up to 10 W/cm , has led to the discovery of new phenomena in laser interactions with matter. At these enormous laser intensities, atoms, and molecules are exposed to extreme conditions and new phenomena occur, such as the very rapid multi photon ionization of atomic systems, the emission by these systems of very high order harmonics of the exciting laser light, the Coulomb explosion of molecules, and the acceleration of electrons close to the velocity of light. These phenomena generate new behaviour of bulk matter in intense laser fields, with great potential for wide ranging applications which include the study of ultra-fast processes, the development of high-frequency lasers, and the investigation of the properties of plasmas and condensed matter under extreme conditions of temperature and pressure. In particular, the concept of the "fast ignitor" approach to inertial confinement fusion (ICF) has been proposed, which is based on the separation of the compression and the ignition phases in laser-driven ICF. The aim of this course on "Atom, Solids and Plasmas in Super-Intense Laser fields" was to bring together senior researchers and students in atomic and molecular physics, laser physics, condensed matter and plasma physics, in order to review recent developments in high-intensity laser-matter interactions. The course was held at the Ettore Majorana International Centre for Scientific Culture in Erice from July 8 to July 14,2000.

Author : Alexander A. Andreev
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Laser beams
ISBN : 1628084162

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An Introduction to Hot Laser Plasma Physics by Alexander A. Andreev Pdf