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A Superintense Laser-Plasma Interaction Theory PrimerRelativistic Nonlinear Waves in Plasmas

A Superintense Laser-Plasma Interaction Theory Primer: Relativistic Nonlinear Waves in Plasmas [In this chapter we focus on waves in a relativistic plasma. For electromagnetic waves, we introduce the nonlinear refractive index and the two most prominent phenomena of “relativistic optics”, i.e. self-focusing and transparency. For both phenomena, an account of a more complete theoretical description is presented along with an introduction to some methods of nonlinear physics, such as the multiple scale expansion, the nonlinear Schrödinger equation, and the Lagrangian approach. A brief description of standing nonlinear solutions, i.e. cavitons or (post-)solitons, is also given. For electrostatic waves we discuss the wave-breaking limit and focus on properties relevant to electron accelerators and field amplification schemes that will be described in the following chapters.] http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png

A Superintense Laser-Plasma Interaction Theory PrimerRelativistic Nonlinear Waves in Plasmas

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Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Copyright
© The Author(s) 2013
ISBN
978-94-007-6124-7
Pages
37 –58
DOI
10.1007/978-94-007-6125-4_3
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[In this chapter we focus on waves in a relativistic plasma. For electromagnetic waves, we introduce the nonlinear refractive index and the two most prominent phenomena of “relativistic optics”, i.e. self-focusing and transparency. For both phenomena, an account of a more complete theoretical description is presented along with an introduction to some methods of nonlinear physics, such as the multiple scale expansion, the nonlinear Schrödinger equation, and the Lagrangian approach. A brief description of standing nonlinear solutions, i.e. cavitons or (post-)solitons, is also given. For electrostatic waves we discuss the wave-breaking limit and focus on properties relevant to electron accelerators and field amplification schemes that will be described in the following chapters.]

Published: Jan 23, 2013

Keywords: Dispersion Relation; Plasma Wave; Nonlinear Refractive Index; Ponderomotive Force; Electrostatic Wave

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