A transportable laser-plasma accelerator in the MeV range.

Area of Science:

• Physics
• Engineering

Background:

• Laser-plasma accelerators offer compact and versatile particle sources.
• Current systems require large infrastructure, limiting experimental locations.
• Experiments are typically confined to controlled laboratory environments.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a compact and transportable laser-plasma acceleration system.
• To demonstrate the feasibility of laser-plasma acceleration outside conventional laboratories.
• To expand the practical applications of laser-plasma acceleration technology.

Main Methods:

• Development of a highly compact system with a footprint of approximately 9 m².
• Integration of components for generating MeV-range electrons and photons.
• Testing of high repetition rates (up to 10 Hz) and charge levels (0.5–1 nC).

Main Results:

• Successful operation of a transportable laser-plasma acceleration system.
• Generation of electrons and photons in the MeV energy range.
• Achieved high repetition rates and significant charge levels with a compact footprint.

Conclusions:

• Demonstrated the feasibility of performing laser-plasma acceleration outside laboratory settings.
• The transportable system significantly expands the potential for practical applications.
• Paved the way for wider deployment of laser-plasma acceleration technology.