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Research Interests
Professor Borghesi’s research interests lie in the area of intense laser-plasma interactions, with particular expertise in laser-driven acceleration of ion beams. He is involved in the development of innovative acceleration schemes as well as the application of laser-driven proton beams to plasma radiography (e.g. for laboratory astrophysics studies) and in the biomedical field.
Most of his research is carried out at large national facilities (e.g. Central Laser Facility, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory) and is funded by large projects supported by EPSRC.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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R6621CPP: Metrology for advanced radiotherapy using particle beams with ultra-high pulse dose rates
31/07/2019 → …
Project: Research
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R1696CPP: Nanorad - Ultrafast, Nano-Scale Material Response to Radiation and Applications of Ultrafast Radiation Sources
Dromey, B., Borghesi, M., Currell, F., Kar, S., Kohanoff, J., Reville, B., Riley, D., Sarri, G. & Yeung, M.
08/02/2017 → …
Project: Research
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R1563CPP: EPSRC Industrial Case - Dosimetry and Radiobiology for Laser Induced Proton Beams
18/09/2015 → …
Project: Research
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Absolute calibration of Fujifilm BAS-TR image plate response to laser driven protons up to 40 MeV
Martin, P., Ahmed, H., Doria, D., Alejo, A., Clarke, R., Ferguson, S., Fernández-Tobias, J., Freeman, R. R., Fuchs, J., Green, A., Green, J. S., Gwynne, D., Hanton, F., Jarrett, J., Jung, D., Kakolee, K. F., Krygier, A. G., Lewis, C. L. S., McIlvenny, A., McKenna, P. & 13 others, , 24 May 2022, In: Review of Scientific Instruments. 93, 5, 10 p., 053303.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Assessment of the reliability of deconvolution procedures for RCF spectroscopy of laser-driven ion beams
McCallum, S., Milluzzo, G., Borghesi, M., Subiel, A. & Romano, F., 16 Feb 2022, In: Journal of Instrumentation. 17, C02014.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Calibration of BAS-TR image plate response to GeV gold ions
Doria, D., Martin, P., Ahmed, H., Alejo, A., Cerchez, M., Ferguson, S., Fernandez-Tobias, J., Green, J. S., Gwynne, D., Hanton, F., Jarrett, J., Maclellan, D. A., McIlvenny, A., McKenna, P., Ruiz, J. A., Swantusch, M., Willi, O., Zhai, S., Borghesi, M. & Kar, S., 25 Mar 2022, In: Review of Scientific Instruments. 93, 3, 033304.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Development of a portable hypoxia chamber for ultra‑high dose rate laser‑driven proton radiobiology applications
Chaudhary, P., Gwynne, D. C., Odlozilik, B., McMurray, A., Milluzzo, G., Maiorino, C., Doria, D., Ahmed, H., Romagnani, L., Alejo, A., Padda, H., Green, J., Carroll, D., Booth, N., McKenna, P., Kar, S., Petringa, G., Catalano, R., Cammarata, F. P., Cirrone, G. A. P. & 3 others, , 15 Apr 2022, In: Radiation Oncology. 17, 77.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Stabilized radiation pressure acceleration and neutron generation in ultrathin deuterated foils
Alejo, A., Ahmed, H., Krygier, A. G., Clarke, R. J., Freeman, R. R., Fuchs, J., Green, A., Green, J. S., Jung, D., Kleinschmidt, A., Morrison, J. T., Najmudin, Z., Nakamura, H., Norreys, P., Notley, M., Oliver, M., Roth, M., Vassura, L., Zepf, M., Borghesi, M. & 1 others, , 09 Sep 2022, In: Physical Review Letters. 129, 11, 114801.Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review
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Data for "Surface Plasmon-Driven Electron and Proton Acceleration without Grating Coupling"
Sarma, J. (Creator), Borghesi, M. (Owner) & McIlvenny, A. (Contributor), Queen's University Belfast, 17 Jun 2022
DOI: 10.17034/75f42185-1b0a-49c8-9421-50e5ca281c5d
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A miniature thermal neutron source using high power lasers
Mirfayzi, S. R. (Contributor), Ahmed, H. (Contributor), Doria, D. (Contributor), Alejo, A. (Contributor), Ansell, S. (Contributor), Clarke, R. J. (Contributor), Gonzalez-Izquierdo, B. (Contributor), Hadjisolomou, P. (Contributor), Heathcote, R. (Contributor), Hodge, T. (Contributor), Martin, P. (Contributor), Raspino, D. (Contributor), Schooneveld, E. (Contributor), McKenna, P. (Contributor), Rhodes, N. J. (Contributor), Neely, D. (Contributor), Borghesi, M. (Contributor) & Kar, S. (Creator), American Institute of Physics, 2020
DOI: 10.17034/2ec0505f-021c-4d54-81c7-33bff45441ad
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Dataset for "Magnetic field generation using single-plate targets driven by kJ-ns class laser"
Kumar, D. (Contributor), Singh, S. (Contributor), Ahmed, H. (Contributor), Dudzak, R. (Contributor), Dostal, J. (Contributor), Chodukowski, T. (Contributor), Giuffrida, L. (Contributor), hadjisolomou, P. (Contributor), Hodge, T. (Contributor), Juha, L. (Contributor), Krouský, E. (Contributor), Krus, M. (Contributor), Li, Y. (Contributor), Lutoslawski, P. (Contributor), De Marco, M. (Contributor), Pfeifer, M. (Contributor), Rusiniak, Z. (Contributor), Skala, J. (Contributor), Ullschmeid, J. (Contributor), Pisarczyk, T. (Contributor), Borghesi, M. (Contributor) & Kar, S. (Creator), Queen's University Belfast, Oct 2020
DOI: 10.17034/c194a7d4-5f95-4fbf-a704-ef1c8b7aee97
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Characteristics of ion beams generated in the interaction of ultra-short laser pulses with ultra-thin foils
McIlvenny, A. (Creator) & Borghesi, M. (Owner), Queen's University Belfast, 20 Feb 2020
DOI: 10.17034/bf77458d-25ac-49ab-a98b-a3461ec34b40
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High flux, beamed neutron sources employing deuteron-rich ion beams from D2O-ice layered targets
Alejo, A. (Contributor), Krygier, A. G. (Creator), Ahmed, H. (Contributor), Morrison, J. T. (Contributor), Clarke, R. J. (Contributor), Fuchs, J. (Contributor), Green, J. (Contributor), Green, J. S. (Contributor), Jung, D. (Contributor), Kleinschmidt, A. (Contributor), Najmudin, Z. (Contributor), Nakamura, H. (Contributor), Norreys, P. (Contributor), Notely, M. (Contributor), Oliver, M. (Contributor), Roth, M. (Contributor), Vassura, L. (Contributor), Zepf, M. (Contributor), Borghesi, M. (Contributor), Freeman, R. R. (Contributor) & Kar, S. (Creator), Queen's University Belfast, 2017
DOI: 10.17034/f5a5230c-65f1-4595-9fe9-1a12849bfcb3
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Prizes
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Fellow of Institute of Physics
Borghesi, Marco (Recipient), 2011
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
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Holder of “Professor Mitsuyuki Abe Chair” at Advanced Photon Research Centre, Japan Atomic Energy Agency (2008-2011)
Borghesi, Marco (Recipient), 2008
Prize: Appointment
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John Dawson Excellence in Plasma Physics Award (APS)
Borghesi, Marco (Recipient), 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Activities
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Invited lecture at ELI Summer School 2022
Marco Borghesi (Invited speaker)
01 Sep 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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COST - European Cooperation in Science and Technology (External organisation)
Marco Borghesi (Member)
Jul 2022 → …Activity: Membership types › Membership of board
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Expert reviewer for Pathfinder open - Horizon Europe
Marco Borghesi (Reviewer)
Jun 2022 → Jul 2022Activity: Consultancy types › Work on advisory panel to industry or government or non-government organisation
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External reviewer for promotion application at Kohat University of Science and Technology (Pakistan)
Marco Borghesi (Reviewer)
May 2022Activity: Consultancy types › Work on advisory panel to industry or government or non-government organisation
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Grant reviewer for DFG (Germany)
Marco Borghesi (Reviewer)
May 2022Activity: Consultancy types › Work on advisory panel to industry or government or non-government organisation