Numerical solution of Dirac equation & its applications in intense laser physics Q. Su Intense Laser Physics Theory Unit Illinois State University LPHY 2000Bordeaux FranceJuly 2000 Support: NSF, Research Corporation, NCSA J. BraunP. Krekora P. PeverlyR. Grobe R. Wagner
Classical phase space approach valid for Non-linear systems of relativistic particles? Quantum cycloatoms Relativistic theory of tunneling Superluminal speeds Goals
Numerical techniques Dirac Liouville J. Braun, Q. Su and R. Grobe, PRA 59, 604 (1999) P. Peverly, R. Wagner, Q. Su and R. Grobe, Las Phys. 10, 303 (2000) Laser Magnetic field
Maximum speed v/c for each non- relativistic LL R.E. Wagner, Q. Su and R. Grobe, Phys. Rev. Lett. 84, 3282 (2000)
Non-relativisticRelativistic Orbits stay in phase Orbits dephase relativistically Time (in 2 L y x
Dirac Liouville Confirmed: Dirac Cycloatoms P. Krekora, R. Wagner, Q. Su and R. Grobe, PRA, submitted
Summary 1 - Phase space approach valid in relativistic regime - Quantum cycloatom confirmed R.E. Wagner, Q. Su and R. Grobe, Phys. Rev. Lett. 84, 3282 (2000) P. Krekora, R. Wagner, Q. Su and R. Grobe, PRA, submitted
Questions about tunneling Dirac theory predict superluminal speeds? Violation of causality? If v > c Instantaneous speed inside the barrier? A.M. Steinberg, P.G. Kwiat and R.Y. Chiao, Phy. Rev. Lett. 71, 708 (1993) C. Spielmann, R. Szipöcs, A. Stingl and F. Krausz, Phys. Rev. Lett. 73, 2308 (1994) V. Gasparian, M. Ortuno, J. Ruiz and E. Cuevas, Phys. Rev. Lett. 75, 2312 (1995) L. Wang, private communications
Theoretical Model Dirac J. Braun, QS, R. Grobe, PRA 59, 604 (1999) 65,536 grid pts, 1,500,000 pts in time
Dirac & Schrödinger => v > c possible Dirac: + exact - stat. phase approx. Schrödinger: o exact - stat. phase approx. larger v for Dirac SPA best for broad packets
Center IQ Tunnel Center Superluminal speeds = Pulse reshaping effect No violation of causality
Violation of causality ? Causality violation if
Tunneling dynamics under the barrier no spatial localization under the barrier
Spatially resolved tunneling velocity Time localized state under barrier
Summary 2 Dirac + Schrödinger theories predict superluminal effects Causality non-violation for Dirac theory Instantaneous tunneling velocity defined P.Krekora, QS, R.Grobe, Phys. Rev. Lett. (submitted)