Abstract
Self-focusing in clustered media is utilized to generate end-pumped, preformed plasma waveguides for guiding intense laser pulses. The waveguides are studied using end-mode imaging and transverse interferometry. Propagation of high-intensity femtosecond laser pulses is demonstrated.
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