Laser-wakefield-accelerated electron bunch interactions with matter

POSTER

Abstract

Laser-wakefield accelerators (LWFAs) have attracted intense research attention in recent years as compact sources of relativistic electron bunches. Additionally, laser-wakefield-accelerated electron bunches have unique properties, such as femtosecond durations and micron-scale dimensions, due to their mechanism of generation. This poster reviews AFRL research on the interaction of LWFA electron bunches with matter.

Presenters

  • Christopher Pieronek

    • Air Force Research Laboratory

Authors

  • Christopher Pieronek

    • Air Force Research Laboratory

  • Lake D Larson

    • Leidos

  • Bradley M Howder

    • Leidos

  • Travis M Garrett

    • Air Force Research Lab - Kirtland
    • Air Force Research Laboratory

  • Jennifer A Elle

    • Air Force Research Lab - Kirtland
    • Air Force Research Laboratory