A short overview of laser-plasma acceleration of ions is presented. The focus is on some recent experimental results and the related theoretical work on advanced regimes. These latter include in particular target normal sheath acceleration using ultrashort low-energy pulses and structured targets, radiation pressure acceleration in both thick and ultrathin targets and collisionless shock acceleration in moderate density plasmas. For each approach, open issues and the need and potential for further developments are briefly discussed.
Advanced strategies for ion acceleration using high-power lasers / A. Macchi; A. Sgattoni; S. Sinigardi; M. Borghesi; M. Passoni. - In: PLASMA PHYSICS AND CONTROLLED FUSION. - ISSN 1361-6587. - ELETTRONICO. - 55:(2013), pp. 124020.1-124020.11. [10.1088/0741-3335/55/12/124020]
Advanced strategies for ion acceleration using high-power lasers
SINIGARDI, STEFANO;
2013
Abstract
A short overview of laser-plasma acceleration of ions is presented. The focus is on some recent experimental results and the related theoretical work on advanced regimes. These latter include in particular target normal sheath acceleration using ultrashort low-energy pulses and structured targets, radiation pressure acceleration in both thick and ultrathin targets and collisionless shock acceleration in moderate density plasmas. For each approach, open issues and the need and potential for further developments are briefly discussed.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
