Electromagnetic shocks in quantum vacuum

POSTER

Abstract

The interaction of two counter-propagating electromagnetic waves in vacuum is analyzed within the framework of the Heisenberg-Euler formalism in quantum electrodynamics. The nonlinear electromagnetic wave in quantum vacuum is characterized by the wave steepening, subsequent generation of higher-order-harmonics, electromagnetic shock wave formation with electron-positron pair generation at the shock wave front.

*Supported by the project High Field Initiative (CZ.02.1.01/0.0/0.0/15_003/0000449) from European Regional Development Fund.

Presenters

  • Hedvika Kadlecová

    • ELI Beamlines, Dolní Břežany, Czech republic

Authors

  • Hedvika Kadlecová

    • ELI Beamlines, Dolní Břežany, Czech republic

  • Georg Korn

    • ELI Beamlines, Dolní Břežany, Czech republic
    • ELI Beamlines

  • Sergei Bulanov

    • ELI Beamlines, Dolní Břežany, Czech republic, National institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology (QST)
    • ELI Beamlines