Self-focusing in clustered media is utilized to generate end-pumped, preformed plasma waveguides for guiding intense laser pulses. The waveguides are studied using end-mode imaging and transverse interferometry. Propagation of high-intensity femtosecond laser pulses is demonstrated.
Guiding of intense laser pulses in plasma waveguides from clustered gases
Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2004. (CLEO). ; 1 ; 2 pp. vol.1
2004-01-01
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Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch