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Laser guided curved electric discharges

  • M. Clerici
  • , Y. Hu
  • , P. Lassonde
  • , C. Milian
  • , A. Couairon
  • , D. Christodoulides
  • , Z. Chen
  • , L. Razzari
  • , F. Vidal
  • , F. Legare
  • , D. Faccio
  • , R. Morandotti
  • Heriot Watt University
  • INRS-ÉMT
  • CNRS
  • University of Central Florida
  • San Francisco State University
  • Nankai University

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Abstract

We report laser-guided electric discharges along curved trajectories, and hence around obstacles in line of sight between electrodes. Furthermore, beam self-healing enables direct discharge on target even when the laser beam directly hits the obstacle.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781557529688
Publication statusPublished - 10 Aug 2015
EventConference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2015 - San Jose, United States
Duration: 10 May 201515 May 2015

Publication series

NameConference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe - Technical Digest
Volume2015-August

Conference

ConferenceConference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Jose
Period10/05/1515/05/15

Keywords

  • Discharges (electric)
  • Electrodes
  • Laser beams
  • Optimized production technology
  • Particle beams
  • Plasmas
  • Trajectory

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