Radiation back-reaction in relativistically strong and QED-strong pulsed laser fields

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Abstract

We analyze the interactions of super-strong laser fields with an electron and with plasma electrons. An efficient conversion of incident radiation to γ-ray emission is predicted by numerical simulations for intensities of ∼1022W/cm2, recently achieved in experiments. At larger intensities the emission from counter-propagating electrons is modified by the effects of Quantum ElectroDynamics (QED), as long as the electron energy is sufficiently high: ∈ ≥ 1 GeV. The radiation force experienced by an electron is for the first time derived from QED principles and its applicability range is extended towards QED-strong fields.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationLight at Extreme Intensities
Subtitle of host publicationOpportunities and Technological Issues of the Extreme Light Infrastructure, LEI 2009 - Proceedings of the Conference
Pages305-322
Number of pages18
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 28 Oct 2010
Event1st International Conference on Light at Extreme Intensities - Scientific Opportunities and Technological Issues of the Extreme Light Infrastructure, LEI 2009 - Brasov, Romania
Duration: 16 Oct 200921 Oct 2009

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume1228
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference1st International Conference on Light at Extreme Intensities - Scientific Opportunities and Technological Issues of the Extreme Light Infrastructure, LEI 2009
Country/TerritoryRomania
CityBrasov
Period16/10/0921/10/09

Keywords

  • Lorentz-Abraham-Dirac equation
  • Radiation back-reaction
  • Thomson-Compton effect

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