Dense electron-positron plasmas and ultraintense γ rays from laser-irradiated solids.
In simulations of a 10 PW laser striking a solid, we demonstrate the possibility of producing a pure electron-positron plasma by the same processes as those thought to operate in high-energy astrophysical environments. A maximum positron density of 10(26) m(-3) can be achieved, 7 orders of magnitude...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2012
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