Particle-in-cell simulation for frequency up-conversion of microwave to terahertz radiation by a relativistic hollow ionization front

The interaction of an electromagnetic wave with a relativistic ionization front with frequency up-conversion has been demonstrated by the particle-in-cell (PIC) method. In the PIC simulation, the plasma ionization front is formed by using an electron beam ionizing the background gas. The PIC results...

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Main Authors: Kun Chen, Chao Chang, Yongdong Li, Hongguang Wang, Chunliang Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AIP Publishing LLC 2019-11-01
Series:AIP Advances
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.5122790