Computational Plasma Lab
- Welcome to CPL!
CPL (Computational Plasma Lab) is a virtual laboratory dedicated to exploring various aspects of plasma physics through theory-aided computer simulations. Our research encompasses;
Plasma-based pulse compression methods aimed at next-generation zettawatt lasers
Generation of THz waves and cosmic radio bursts arising from plasma phenomena
Particle acceleration resulting from laser-plasma interactions
Radiation reaction of an accelerating charge
Advancing the development of electromagnetic particle-in-cell codes and envelope codes to model these complex phenomena
- What is Plasma?
Plasma is a gas of electrons and ions. It is formed when the temperature reaches around 20,000 K (~ 1 eV), causing matter to undergo ionization, transitioning into its fourth state of matter. What makes plasma remarkable is its composition of charged particles, resulting in intricate reactions to electromagnetic fields. This characteristic enables the manipulation of plasma using various electromagnetic fields such as lasers, microwaves or RF, X-rays, and more, paving the way for myriads of fascinating applications.
- Plasma Photonics : A New Era in Plasma Physics
Ultra-intense light has the potential to damage traditional optics. Plasma, however, remains resilient against such damage as it is already a damaged (that is, ionized) material. Furthermore, the plasma is optically dispersive. This characteristics makes plasma an ideal medium for steering ultra-intense lights, a field known as plasma photonics. Leveraging plasma in this way can unlock groundbreaking scientific frontiers, such as recreating conditions of early universe in a laboratory, exploring nonlinear QED, and reproduction of blackhole radiation (Hawking radiation). Our research focuses on plasma-based laser amplification and compression, aimed at developing compact zettawatt-level laser systems.
