Triggering, guiding and deviation of long spark discharges with femtosecond laser filament

  • B. Forestier
  • , A. Houard
  • , M. Durand
  • , Y. B. André
  • , B. Prade
  • , A. Mysyrowicz
  • , M. Le Nevé
  • , J. C. De Miscault
  • , I. Revel
  • , D. Chapuis

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Abstract

We show for the first time that filaments are able to divert electric discharges from their normal path. Comparison between negative and positive discharge polarities reveals important differences in the guiding mechanism.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2011 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics
Subtitle of host publicationLaser Science to Photonic Applications, CLEO 2011
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
ISBN (Print)9781557529107
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2011

Publication series

Name2011 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics: Laser Science to Photonic Applications, CLEO 2011

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