# The effect of non-linear quantum electrodynamics on relativistic transparency and laser absorption in ultra-relativistic plasmas

Source: [The effect of non-linear quantum electrodynamics on relativistic transparency and laser absorption in ultra-relativistic plasmas](<https://www.sota2.com/research/paper/68fa2f921e209131ce86d569>)

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Authors: Peng Zhang, A. G. R. Thomas, C. P. Ridgers

Published: 2014-03-20T03:42:40.000Z

## Abstract

With the aid of large-scale three-dimensional QED-PIC simulations, we describe a realistic experimental configuration to measure collective effects that couple strong field quantum electrodynamics to plasma kinetics. For two counter propagating lasers interacting with a foil at intensities exceeding $10^{22}$ Wcm$^{-2}$, a binary result occurs; when quantum effects are included, a foil that classically would effectively transmit the laser pulse becomes opaque. This is a dramatic change in plasma behavior, directly as a consequence of the coupling of radiation reaction and pair production to plasma dynamics.

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## Original sources and implementation

[Original paper](<https://arxiv.org/abs/1403.5034>)

[PDF](<https://arxiv.org/pdf/1403.5034.pdf>)