Abstract
Multi-GeV electron beams from nonlinear laser-plasma acceleration were achieved in cm-scale plasma waveguides. Self-focusing caused trapping in multiple plasma periods. These processes are strongly parameter dependent, requiring precise plasma control for stable acceleration.
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