Abstract
The excitation of plasma waves over a length of up to 8 cm is demonstrated using laser guiding of intense laser pulses through hydrogen-filled glass capillary tubes. The plasma waves are diagnosed by spectral analysis of the transmitted laser radiation. The dependence of the spectral redshift-measured as a function of filling pressure, capillary tube length, and incident laser energy-is in excellent agreement with simulation results. The longitudinal accelerating field inferred from the simulations is in the range of 1-10 GV/m.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 066403 |
Journal | Physical Review E: Statistical, Nonlinear, and Soft Matter Physics |
Volume | 80 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 4 Dec 2009 |
MoE publication type | Not Eligible |