Laboratory Observation of Resistive Electron Tearing in a
Two-Fluid Reconnecting Current Sheet
Authors: J. Jara-Almonte, H. Ji, M. Yamada,
J. Yoo, and W. Fox
Abstract: Efficient pulse compression using Raman or
Brillouin backscattering in unmagnetized plasma is possible only
within a window in the laser intensity-frequency space. This
window can be expanded by applying an external magnetic field
transverse to the direction of laser propagation. Adding the
transverse magnetic field enables the use of higher frequency or
lower intensity pumps, producing output pulses at possibly higher
intensities and longer durations. The technological challenge in
this technique lies in producing the requisite strong magnetic
field. However, this replaces the possibly more difficult
technological challenge in producing high-density uniform plasma.
Submitted to: Physical Review Letters
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