Experimental studies of generation of ∼100 MeV Au-ions from the laser-produced plasma

L. Láska*, J. Kársa, A. Velyhan, K. Jungwirth, E. Krouský, D. Margarone, M. Pfeifer, K. Rohlena, L. Ryć, J. Skála, L. Torrisi, J. Ullschmied

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Abstract

Using the PALS iodine laser system, Au ions with the charge state up to 58+ and with the kinetic energy as high as ~300 MeV were generated. The production of these ions was tested in dependence on the laser frequency (1, 3), on the irradiation/detection angles (0, 30), on the focus position with regard to the target surface, and on the target thickness (500m, 200m, 80m). A larger amount of the fastest ions was produced with 1 than with 3, the most of the fast ions were recorded in the direction ~10 from the target normal, the optimum focus position is in front of the target and should be set on with a precision of 50m. The forward emission is weaker than the backward one for both of the thinner targets (which burn through) at our experimental conditions.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)137-147
Number of pages11
JournalLaser And Particle Beams
Volume27
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2009
Externally publishedYes

Bibliographical note

Copyright:
Copyright 2009 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.

Keywords

  • Backward and forward ion emission
  • High energy au-ions
  • Highly charged au-ions
  • Laser-produced plasma

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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