Probing the quantum vacuum with ultra intense laser pulses

Abstract

This article presents: 1) The theoretical background of strong field physics and vacuum structure and stability; 2) The instrumental developments in the area of pulse lasers and considers the physics case for ultra intense laser facilities; and 3) Discussion of the applied and fundamental uses of ultra-intense lasers.

Comments: Contribution in Special Topics issue for IZEST, 12 pages incl 1 figure. Contains extended citation list compared to published version