Probing the quantum vacuum with ultra intense laser pulses
arXiv:1412.8234 · doi:10.1140/epjst/e2014-02160-8
Abstract
This article presents: 1) The theoretical background of strong field physics and vacuum structure and stability; 2) The instrumental developments in the area of pulse lasers and considers the physics case for ultra intense laser facilities; and 3) Discussion of the applied and fundamental uses of ultra-intense lasers.
arXiv commentContribution in Special Topics issue for IZEST, 12 pages incl 1 figure. Contains extended citation list compared to published version
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