The relativistic flying mirror is a high-density electron layer which is frequently observed in the relativistic plasma produced by high-power laser pulses. The focused field strength reflected by the relativistic flying mirror can be intensified beyond the conventional limit defined by the diffraction. The relativistic flying mirror is conceived as a promising candidate for studying the strong-field quantum electrodynamic effect, by boosting the focused laser intensity toward the Schwinger field limit. In this presentation, we discuss the optical characteristics of the relativistic flying mirror and its applicability to the strong-field quantum electrodynamics study.

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Tae Moon Jeong, Sergei V. Bulanov, Petr Valenta, Prokopis Hadjisolomou, and Alexander J. Macleod, "Relativistic flying mirror for strong-field quantum electrodynamics (Conference Presentation)," Proc. SPIE PC12580, Research Using Extreme Light: Entering New Frontiers with Petawatt-Class Lasers V, PC1258006 (Presented at SPIE Optics + Optoelectronics: April 24, 2023; Published: 8 June 2023); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2665776.6329038270112.