Vlasov models for the study of stimulated Raman scattering and beatwave acceleration scenario

Abstract

Relativistic Vlasov–Maxwell model was developed to address the particle trapping or particle acceleration in phase space, including situation relevant to Stimulated Raman Scattering and plasma beatwave acceleration. In particular the case of realistically high ratio of driver frequency to plasma wave frequency ( ω 0 / ω p ∼ 30 ) was also considered using a hybrid version called Vlasov–Hilbert model. Some of the more striking features that have emerged from the Vlasov simulations are discussed in this paper, with particular emphasis on time-dependent matching relations in frequency and wavevector allowing the maintenance of the parametric resonance over a long time, particle dynamics in phase space and action transfer results obtained from the derivation of the integrated Manley–Rowe relations derived for a finite causal system.