Nonlinear plasma wave in magnetized plasmas

作者:Bulanov Sergei V*; Esirkepov Timur Zh; Kando Masaki; Koga James K; Hosokai Tomonao; Zhidkov Alexei G; Kodama Ryosuke
来源:Physics of Plasmas, 2013, 20(8): 083113.
DOI:10.1063/1.4817949

摘要

Nonlinear axisymmetric cylindrical plasma oscillations in magnetized collisionless plasmas are a model for the electron fluid collapse on the axis behind an ultrashort relativisically intense laser pulse exciting a plasma wake wave. We present an analytical description of the strongly nonlinear oscillations showing that the magnetic field prevents closing of the cavity formed behind the laser pulse. This effect is demonstrated with 3D PIC simulations of the laser-plasma interaction. An analysis of the betatron oscillations of fast electrons in the presence of the magnetic field reveals a characteristic "Four-Ray Star" pattern.

  • 出版日期2013-8