Optical properties of self-induced plasma structures

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Abstract

We show, using detailed particle-in-cell simulations and a simplified theoretical model, how to manipulate femtosecond laser produced plasma to form functional structures by using the interference pattern of two or more beams. Two examples will be presented: The use of Moir\'e pattern of two intersecting beams to create a waveguide array and plasma-made photonic crystal generated by two pairs of counter propagating beam. We will discuss the implications of this phenomenon to the prospect of plasma based lasers.

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Authors

  • Rotem Kupfer

    • Department of Physics, The University of Texas at Austin

  • Boris Barmashenko

    • Department of Physics, Ben Gurion University of the Negev

  • Ilana Bar

    • Department of Physics, Ben Gurion University of the Negev
    • Ben-Gurion University of the Negev