Investigation of Staged Laser-Plasma Acceleration

• Main Author: Shiraishi, Satomi (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
• Series: Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research,
• Subjects: Physics.; Particle acceleration.; Phase transformations (Statistical physics).; Condensed materials.; Condensed matter.; Lasers.; Photonics.; Particle Acceleration and Detection, Beam Physics.; Quantum Gases and Condensates.; Laser Technology, Photonics.

This thesis establishes an exciting new beginning for Laser Plasma Accelerators (LPAs) to further develop toward the next generation of compact high energy accelerators. Design, installation, and commissioning of a new experimental setup at LBNL played an important role, and are detailed through thr...

Table of Contents:

• General Introduction
• Laser-Plasma Accelerators
• Staged Laser-Plasma Accelerator: Introduction
• Injection Module
• Plasma Mirror
• Acceleration Module
• Summary and Conclusions.