Generation of 500 MeV–1 GeV energy electrons from laser wakefield acceleration via ionization induced injection using CO2 mixed in He
2013
Laser wakefield acceleration of 500 MeV to 1 GeV electron bunches has been demonstrated using ionization injection in mixtures of 4% to 10% of CO2 in He. 80 TW laser pulses were propagated through 5 mm gas jet targets at electron densities of 0.4−1.5×1019cm−3. Ionization injection led to lower density thresholds, a higher total electron charge, and an increased probability of producing electrons above 500 MeV in energy compared to self-injection in He gas alone. Electrons with GeV energies were also observed on a few shots and indicative of an additional energy enhancement mechanism.
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