Laser-driven acceleration of ions: State of the art, perspectives and applications

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Abstract

The acceleration of ions with high-power lasers has been a very active field of research during the past 10 years. This paper summarizes the main results obtained in the field, detailing the mechanisms of the acceleration process and the main observed beam characteristics. Perspectives for future development of the field and current and future applications are also discussed.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the International School of Physics "Enrico Fermi"
Pages177-204
Number of pages28
Volume179
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01 Jan 2012

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