Investigation of self-focusing of Gaussian laser beams within magnetized plasma via source-dependent expansion method

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Main Authors: Choobini, A. A. Molavi, Ghaffari-Oskooei, S. S.
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author Choobini, A. A. Molavi
Ghaffari-Oskooei, S. S.
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Ghaffari-Oskooei, S. S.
contents Self-focusing emerges as a nonlinear optical phenomenon resulting from an intense laser field and plasma interaction. This study investigates the self-focusing behavior of Gaussian laser beams within magnetized plasma environments utilizing a novel approach, source-dependent expansion. By employing source-dependent expansion, we explore the intricate dynamics of laser beam propagation, considering the influence of plasma density and external magnetic fields. The interplay between the beam's Gaussian profile and the self-focusing mechanism through rigorous mathematical analysis and numerical simulations, particularly in the presence of plasma-induced nonlinearities are elucidated here. Our findings reveal crucial insights into the evolution of laser beams under diverse parameters, the ponderomotive force, relativistic factors, plasma frequency, polarization states, external magnetic field, wavelength, and laser intensity. This research not only contributes to advancing our fundamental understanding of laser-plasma interactions but also holds promise for optimizing laser-driven applications.
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spellingShingle Investigation of self-focusing of Gaussian laser beams within magnetized plasma via source-dependent expansion method
Choobini, A. A. Molavi
Ghaffari-Oskooei, S. S.
Plasma Physics
Self-focusing emerges as a nonlinear optical phenomenon resulting from an intense laser field and plasma interaction. This study investigates the self-focusing behavior of Gaussian laser beams within magnetized plasma environments utilizing a novel approach, source-dependent expansion. By employing source-dependent expansion, we explore the intricate dynamics of laser beam propagation, considering the influence of plasma density and external magnetic fields. The interplay between the beam's Gaussian profile and the self-focusing mechanism through rigorous mathematical analysis and numerical simulations, particularly in the presence of plasma-induced nonlinearities are elucidated here. Our findings reveal crucial insights into the evolution of laser beams under diverse parameters, the ponderomotive force, relativistic factors, plasma frequency, polarization states, external magnetic field, wavelength, and laser intensity. This research not only contributes to advancing our fundamental understanding of laser-plasma interactions but also holds promise for optimizing laser-driven applications.
title Investigation of self-focusing of Gaussian laser beams within magnetized plasma via source-dependent expansion method
topic Plasma Physics
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2404.00331