Boosted Frame Wakefield (IMAGE) American Physical Society Caption This is an example of a laser wakefield simulated in a "Boosted Frame." Electrons (colored tubes) are injected and accelerated by surfing the wave (blue surfaces) generated by a laser pulse. Credit Samuel F. Martins, Instituto Superior Técnico Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.