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Title Numerical study of a multi-stage dielectric laser-driven accelerator
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Abstract In order to overcome the limits of commonly used radiofrequency accelerators, it is highly desirable to reduce the unit cost and increase the maximum achievable accelerating gradient. Dielectric laser-driven accelerators (DLAs) based on grating structures have received considerable attention due to maximum acceleration gradients of several GV/m and mature lithographic techniques for structure fabrication. This paper explores different spatial harmonics excited by an incident laser pulse and their interaction with the electron beam from the non-relativistic (25 keV) to the highly relativistic regime in double-grating silica structures. The achievable acceleration gradient for different spatial harmonics and the optimal compromise between maximum acceleration gradient and simplicity of structure fabrication are discussed. Finally, the suitability of a multi-stage DLA which would enable the acceleration of electrons from 25 keV to relativistic energies is discussed.
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Journal Article Phys Procedia 77 (2015): 50-57. Is in proceedings of: International Conference on Laser Applications at Accelerators (LA3NET ), Mallorca, Spain, 25-27 Mar 2015. doi:10.1016/j.phpro.2015.11.009 2015