Theoretical investigation for controlled generation of a dense attosecond relativistic electron bunch from the interaction of an ultrashort laser pulse with a nanofilmстатья
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Аннотация:For controllable generation of an isolated attosecond relativistic electron bunch [relativistic electron
mirror (REM)] with nearly solid-state density, we propose using a solid nanofilm illuminated normally by
an ultraintense femtosecond laser pulse having a sharp rising edge. With two-dimensional (2D) particlein-
cell (PIC) simulations, we show that, in spite of Coulomb forces, all of the electrons in the laser spot
can be accelerated synchronously, and the REM keeps its surface charge density during evolution.We also
developed a self-consistent 1D theory, which takes into account Coulomb forces, radiation of the
electrons, and laser amplitude depletion. This theory allows us to predict the REM parameters and shows
a good agreement with the 2D PIC simulations.