Guiding of meter scale AC discharges by laser filamentation in air

We study the guiding effect of femtosecond laser filaments on high-voltage electric discharges generated by a compact Tesla coil. Meter scale repetitive discharges are demonstrated.

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Main Authors: Houard, A., Point, G., Brelet, Y., Carbonnel, J., Andre, Y-B, Prade, B., Arantchouk, L., Mysyrowicz, A.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Coils
Discharges (electric)
Electrodes
Laser beams
Lasers
Plasmas
Ultrafast optics
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Summary:We study the guiding effect of femtosecond laser filaments on high-voltage electric discharges generated by a compact Tesla coil. Meter scale repetitive discharges are demonstrated.
ISSN:2160-8989
2160-9004