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Abstract
Channel formation during the propagation of a high-energy (120 J) and long duration (30 ps) laser pulse through an underdense deuterium plasma has been spatially and temporally resolved via means of a proton imaging technique, with intrinsic resolutions of a few micron and a few ps, respectively. Conclusive proof is provided that strong azimuthally symmetric magnetic fields with a strength of around 0.5 MG are created inside the channel, consistent with the generation of a collimated beam of
relativistic electrons. The inferred electron beam characteristics may have implications for the cone-free fast-ignition scheme of inertial confinement fusion
relativistic electrons. The inferred electron beam characteristics may have implications for the cone-free fast-ignition scheme of inertial confinement fusion
Original language | English |
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Article number | 063121 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Physics of Plasmas |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 30 Jun 2016 |
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R1299CPP: Yotta - exploring routes to the ultimate intensity regime
Lewis, C. L. S., Borghesi, M., Dromey, B., Geissler, M., Riley, D. & Zepf, M.
01/08/2010 → 30/11/2015
Project: Research
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Magnetic field generation during intense laser channelling in underdense plasma
Borghesi, M. (Creator), Smyth, A. (Contributor), Sarri, G. (Contributor), Doria, D. (Contributor), Kar, S. (Contributor) & Vranic, M. (Contributor), Queen's University Belfast, 2016
DOI: 10.17034/dfe6b4b0-3038-4fd7-8755-707dc4dfa07e
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