Optimizing the pulse shape for Schwinger pair production
Abstract
Recent studies of the dynamically assisted Schwinger effect have shown that particle production is significantly enhanced by a proper choice of the electric field. We demonstrate that optimal control theory provides a systematic means of modifying the pulse shape in order to maximize the particle yield. We employ the quantum kinetic framework and derive the relevant optimal control equations. By means of simple examples we discuss several important issues of the optimization procedure such as constraints, initial conditions or scaling. By relating our findings to established results we demonstrate that the particle yield is systematically maximized by this procedure.
Cite
@article{arxiv.1212.1385,
title = {Optimizing the pulse shape for Schwinger pair production},
author = {Christian Kohlfürst and Mario Mitter and Gregory von Winckel and Florian Hebenstreit and Reinhard Alkofer},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1212.1385},
year = {2013}
}
Comments
11 pages, 6 figures. Revised version: Discussion extended (introduction, section III.C, conclusion) and references added, PRD Version