Effects of self-generated electric and magnetic fields in laser-generated fast electron propagation in solid materials: Electric inhibition and beam pinching

  • A. Bernardinello
  • , D. Batani
  • , A. Antonicci
  • , F. Pisani
  • , M. Koenig
  • , L. Gremillet
  • , F. Amiranoff
  • , S. Baton
  • , E. Martinolli
  • , C. Rousseaux
  • , T. A. Hall
  • , P. Norreys
  • , A. Djaoui

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Abstract

We present some experimental results which demonstrate the presence of electric inhibition in the propagation of relativistic electrons generated by intense laser pulses, depending on target conductivity. The use of transparent targets and shadowgraphic techniques has made it possible to evidence electron jets moving at the speed of light, an indication of the presence of self-generated strong magnetic fields.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)59-65
Number of pages7
JournalLaser and Particle Beams
Volume19
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 12 Sept 2001

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Effects of self-generated electric and magnetic fields in laser-generated fast electron propagation in solid materials: Electric inhibition and beam pinching'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this