Petawatt-class gamma bursts driven by next-generation high-intensity lasers

Daniel F. Gordon; Daniel Younis; Bahman Hafizi; Matthew Wolford

doi:10.1117/12.3012602

11 April 2024 Petawatt-class gamma bursts driven by next-generation high-intensity lasers

Daniel F. Gordon, Daniel Younis, Bahman Hafizi, Matthew Wolford

Proceedings Volume 12939, High-Power Laser Ablation VIII; 129390T (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3012602
Event: SPIE High-Power Laser Ablation, 2024, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States

Abstract

There is a scenario of strong field quantum electrodynamics where electron-positron pairs copropagating with an extremely intense laser mediate the continuous transformation of laser photons into directional gamma rays. This is made possible by a quasi-guiding equilibrium wherein the pairs are partially confined to the region of high intensity by quantum recoil. The laser parameters required to access this regime are far in advance of the current state of the art, but are made more plausible by operating at short wavelengths. Argon fluoride lasers are a possible route to accessing this regime.

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Daniel F. Gordon, Daniel Younis, Bahman Hafizi, and Matthew Wolford "Petawatt-class gamma bursts driven by next-generation high-intensity lasers", Proc. SPIE 12939, High-Power Laser Ablation VIII, 129390T (11 April 2024); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3012602

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