Laser-driven ion acceleration: State of the art and emerging mechanisms

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Abstract

Ion acceleration driven by high intensity laser pulses is attracting an impressive and steadily increasing research effort. Experiments over the past 10-15 years have demonstrated, over a wide range of laser and target parameters, the generation of multi-MeV proton and ion beams with unique properties, which have stimulated interest in a number of innovative applications. While most of this work has been based on sheath acceleration processes, where space-charge fields are established by relativistic electrons at surfaces of the irradiated target, a number of novel mechanisms has been the focus of recent theoretical and experimental activities. This paper will provide a brief review of the state of the art in the field of laser-driven ion acceleration, with particular attention to recent developments.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)6-9
Number of pages4
JournalNuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research - Section A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors, and Associated Equipment
Volume740
Early online date26 Dec 2013
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 11 Mar 2014

Bibliographical note

Proceedings of the first European Advanced Accelerator Concepts Workshop 2013

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