MegaGauss magnetic field generation by ultra-short pulses at relativistic intensities
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Summary, in English
We report the experimental studies on megaGauss magnetic field generation using a 35 femtosecond laser at relativistic intensities. The polarization change of the self-generated harmonics was recorded to estimate the magnetic field. A parameter scan was performed by varying the input laser intensity as well as the contrast ratio. External optical probing diagnostics were performed using the second harmonic of the incident laser. Additionally, the optical transition radiation from the rear of the target was also recorded.
Department/s
Publishing year
2013
Language
English
Publication/Series
Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion
Volume
55
Issue
3
Document type
Journal article
Publisher
IOP Publishing
Topic
- Atom and Molecular Physics and Optics
Status
Published
ISBN/ISSN/Other
- ISSN: 0741-3335