Effects of shock on laser wakefield electron acceleration and betatron radiation
Abstract
Enhancement of betatron X-ray radiation produced in laser–plasma accelerators has previously been achieved by increasing the transverse oscillation amplitude of accelerated electrons in a tilted-shock traversal. This article reports on a simultaneous analysis of the properties of the betatron radiation and the trajectories of the relativistic electrons. The correlations of their parameters indicate new opportunities for improving betatron sources.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Laser-Plasma Interactions and Diagnostics
Particle Accelerators and Free-Electron Lasers
Laser-induced spectroscopy and plasma
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Matter and Radiation at Extremes
- Publisher
- AIP Publishing
- Volume
- 11
- Issue
- 5
- Publication date
- 10 June 2026
- Language
- EN