Three-dimensional dielectric photonic crystal structures for laser-driven acceleration
Accelerator Physics
2009-12-10 v1 Optics
Abstract
We present the design and simulation of a three-dimensional photonic crystal waveguide for linear laser-driven acceleration in vacuum. The structure confines a synchronous speed-of-light accelerating mode in both transverse dimensions. We report the properties of this mode, including sustainable gradient and optical-to-beam efficiency. We present a novel method for confining a particle beam using optical fields as focusing elements. This technique, combined with careful structure design, is shown to have a large dynamic aperture and minimal emittance growth, even over millions of optical wavelengths.
Cite
@article{arxiv.0711.3190,
title = {Three-dimensional dielectric photonic crystal structures for laser-driven acceleration},
author = {Benjamin M. Cowan},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0711.3190},
year = {2009}
}