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  • 1Institute of Laser Engineering, Osaka University, Suita 565-0871, Osaka, Japan.

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Longer laser pulses significantly boost proton acceleration and energy conversion efficiency. This research advances high-energy particle beam generation for applications like fast ignition fusion.

Area of Science:

  • Physics
  • Plasma Physics
  • Laser-Plasma Interactions

Background:

  • Proton acceleration is crucial for applications like fast ignition fusion.
  • Optimizing laser-plasma interactions is key to enhancing proton beam properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of multi-picosecond laser pulse duration on proton acceleration.
  • To determine the optimal conditions for high-energy proton generation and efficient laser-to-proton energy conversion.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing a high-power laser facility to generate high-contrast multi-picosecond pulses.
  • Varying laser pulse duration from 1.5 to 6 picoseconds at a fixed intensity of 10^18 W/cm^2.
  • Analyzing proton energies and laser-energy conversion efficiency using a newly developed plasma expansion model.

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Main Results:

  • Proton acceleration improved more than twofold, reaching 33 MeV with 6 ps pulses.
  • Laser-to-MeV proton energy conversion efficiency increased by an order of magnitude, achieving 5% for protons > 6 MeV.
  • Observed proton energies align with a novel plasma expansion model accounting for electron temperature evolution.

Conclusions:

  • High-contrast multi-picosecond laser pulses are advantageous for efficient proton acceleration.
  • The findings support the development of ion-driven fast ignition and novel ion beamlines.
  • This research provides a pathway for enhanced particle acceleration in laser-driven systems.