Phase space dynamics after the breaking of a relativistic Langmuir wave in a thermal plasma
Anno: 2014
Autori: Grassi A., Fedeli L., Macchi A., Bulanov S. V., Pegoraro F.
Affiliazione autori: Univ Pisa, Dept Phys Enrico Fermi, I-56127 Pisa, Italy; CNR, CNR, INO, Natl Inst Opt, I-56127 Pisa, Italy; Japan Atom Energy Agcy, QuBS, Kyoto 6190215, Japan.
Abstract: The relativistic Vlasov equation is integrated numerically in an Eulerian framework in order to investigate the phase space development of the wavebreak of a relativistic Langmuir wave in a thermal plasma. Relativistic kinematic and beam loading effects lead to a differential retardation in the time required by the electrons to evolve in phase space, the largest momentum electrons taking the longest time. This leads to the formation of a long lasting spike in momentum space at the wavebreak position that propagates with a velocity close to the speed of light and to an extremely steep density change in coordinate space.
Giornale/Rivista: EUROPEAN PHYSICAL JOURNAL D
Volume: 68 (6) Da Pagina: 178-1 A: 178-8
Parole chiavi: Vlasov equation; Vlasov-Maxwell simulation; wavebreaking; electron wakefield acceleration; laser-plasma interactionsDOI: 10.1140/epjd/e2014-50153-0Citazioni: 9dati da “WEB OF SCIENCE” (of Thomson Reuters) aggiornati al: 2025-05-04Riferimenti tratti da Isi Web of Knowledge: (solo abbonati) Link per visualizzare la scheda su IsiWeb: Clicca quiLink per visualizzare la citazioni su IsiWeb: Clicca qui
