Investigation of the Effect of Laguerre-Gauss Laser Pulses on Charged Particle Acceleration in Wakefield

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1 Assistant Professor, Imam Hossein (AS) University, Tehran, Iran

2 PhD student, Imam Hussein (AS) University, Tehran, Iran

3 Assistant Professor, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran

4 Assistant Professor, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran

5 Assistant Professor, Imam Hussein (AS) University, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

This paper focuses on the phenomenon of wakefield acceleration using Laguerre-Gauss (LG) laser pulses. Specifically, it examines how laser pulse characteristics, such as chirp function, chirp amount, beam waist size, and pulse amplitude, affect wakefield generation and electron acceleration. The study explores the dynamics of wakefield acceleration influenced by chirped LG laser pulses and plasma. Through detailed analysis, the paper explains the mechanisms underlying this process and investigates the potential for optimizing parameters to enhance wakefield acceleration efficiency. The results of this research provide insights into the most effective configurations for achieving specific objectives in the interaction between laser pulses and plasma.

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Journal of Advanced Defense Science & Technology
Volume 15, Issue 1 - Serial Number 55
Spring2024
June 2025
Pages 37-44

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  • Receive Date: 05 March 2024
  • Revise Date: 18 April 2024
  • Accept Date: 01 May 2024
  • Publish Date: 31 May 2024

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