Filamentation and self-induced beam propagation effects

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Abstract

In this paper we give an overview of the propagation of ultra-intense laser pulses. Due to the intrinsic nonlinearity present even in air, these pulses will reshape, collapse and eventually form long-range filaments that have some very peculiar and unique properties that can be harnessed for applications such as longdistance energy transfer or electrical discharge control.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the International School of Physics "Enrico Fermi"
Subtitle of host publicationFrontiers in Modern Optics
EditorsDaniele Faccio, John Dudley, Matteo Clerici
PublisherIOS Press
Pages263-299
Number of pages37
ISBN (Electronic)9781614996460
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2016
EventInternational School of Physics "Enrico Fermi" on Frontiers in Modern Optics - Varenna, Italy
Duration: 30 Jun 20145 Jul 2014

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International School of Physics "Enrico Fermi"
Volume190
ISSN (Print)0074-784X
ISSN (Electronic)1879-8195

Conference

ConferenceInternational School of Physics "Enrico Fermi" on Frontiers in Modern Optics
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityVarenna
Period30/06/145/07/14

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