Proton acceleration from nanostructured targets by 0.1-1 PW lasers

D. Margarone*, O. Klimo, I. J. Kim, J. Prokupek, J. Limpouch, T. M. Jeong, T. Mocek, J. Psikal, H. T. Kim, J. Proska, K. H. Nam, I. W. Choi, S. K. Lee, J. H. Sung, T. J. Yu, F. Novotny, L. Stolcova, G. Korn

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Abstract

Advanced nanostructured thin foils have been used in order to enhance the laser-driven proton acceleration mechanism in TNSA regime. In particular, the presence of a monolayer of polystyrene nanospheres on the target front-side has drastically enhanced the absorption of the incident laser beam, leading to a consequent increase in the maximum proton beam energy and total charge. The experimental measurements have been carried out at the 100 TW laser systems available at the APRI-GIST facility. This is the first experimental demonstration of such advanced target geometry which was previously presented through particle-in-cell numerical simulation. Experimental results and comparison with theory are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication39th EPS Conference on Plasma Physics 2012, EPS 2012 and the 16th International Congress on Plasma Physics
Pages97-100
Number of pages4
Publication statusPublished - 01 Dec 2012
Externally publishedYes
Event39th EPS Conference on Plasma Physics 2012, EPS 2012 and the 16th International Congress on Plasma Physics - Stockholm, Sweden
Duration: 02 Jul 201206 Jul 2012

Publication series

Name39th EPS Conference on Plasma Physics 2012, EPS 2012 and the 16th International Congress on Plasma Physics
Volume1

Conference

Conference39th EPS Conference on Plasma Physics 2012, EPS 2012 and the 16th International Congress on Plasma Physics
Country/TerritorySweden
CityStockholm
Period02/07/201206/07/2012

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Condensed Matter Physics

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