TY  - BOOK
AU  - Macchi,Andrea
ED  - SpringerLink (Online service)
TI  - A Superintense Laser-Plasma Interaction Theory Primer
T2  - SpringerBriefs in Physics,
SN  - 9789400761254
AV  - QC717.6-718.8 
U1  - 530.44 23
PY  - 2013///
CY  - Dordrecht
PB  - Springer Netherlands, Imprint: Springer
KW  - physics
KW  - Physics
KW  - Plasma Physics
N1  - 1. Introduction.-  2. From one to many electrons -- 3. Relativistic nonlinear waves in plasmas -- 4. Electron acceleration -- 6. Photon acceleration and relativistic engineering
N2  - The continuous trend towards higher and higher laser intensities has opened the way to new physical regimes and advanced applications of laser-plasma interactions, thus stimulating novel connections with ultrafast optics, astrophysics, particle physics, and biomedical applications. This book is primarily oriented towards students and young researchers who need to acquire rapidly a basic knowledge of this active and rapidly changing research field. To this aim, the presentation is focused on a selection of basic models and inspiring examples, and includes topics which emerged recently such as ion acceleration, "relativistic engineering" and radiation friction. The contents are presented in a self-contained way assuming only a basic knowledge of classical electrodynamics, mechanics and relativistic dynamics at the undergraduate (Bachelor) level, without requiring any previous knowledge of plasma physics. Hence, the book may serve in several ways: as a compact textbook for lecture courses, as a short and accessible introduction for the newcomer, as a quick reference for the experienced researcher, and also as an introduction to some nonlinear mathematical methods through examples of their application to laser-plasma modeling
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-6125-4
ER  -