Exploring high-intensity QED at ELI
arXiv:0811.1960 · doi:10.1140/epjd/e2009-00113-x
Abstract
We give a non-technical overview of QED effects arising in the presence of ultra-strong electromagnetic fields highlighting the new prospects provided by a realisation of the ELI laser facility.
6 pages, 9 figures; invited talk presented by TH at the ELI Workshop and School on Fundamental Physics with Ultra-high Fields (September 29 - October 2, 2008, Frauenwoerth, Germany)
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