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Directional laser-driven ion acceleration from microspheres.

T Sokollik1, M Schnürer, S Steinke

  • 1Max-Born-Institut, D-12489 Berlin, Germany. Sokollik@mbi-berlin.de

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|November 13, 2009
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Area of Science:

  • Plasma Physics
  • Laser-Induced Particle Acceleration

Background:

  • Laser-driven ion acceleration produces MeV energy ion beams with ultralow emittance.
  • Controlling beam attributes requires understanding fundamental laser-target interactions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate directional ion acceleration from laser-irradiated spherical targets.
  • To assess the potential of spherical targets for advanced particle sources.

Main Methods:

  • Irradiation of spherical targets using high-power lasers.
  • Proton imaging to diagnose ion beam characteristics.

Main Results:

  • Observation of directional ion acceleration.
  • Confirmation of quasimonoenergetic proton bursts.

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Conclusions:

  • Spherical targets demonstrate directional ion acceleration.
  • These targets are promising for high-quality, high-repetition-rate laser-accelerated particle sources.