Secondary particle production from laser accelerated beams

Josef Krása*, Daniele Margarone

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

3-MeV protons and fusion neutrons are generated by focused radiation of the 3-TW Prague Asterix Laser System (PALS). 30-mA current of 3-MeV protons is detected behind the target in the forward direction when a hydrogenated silicon foil is used. The co-occurrence of bursts in the emission of ions and fusion neutrons from CD2 plasma is observed. The energy of produced deuteron bursts is high enough to drive deuterium fusion in CD2 catcher targets.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationLight at Extreme Intensities 2011
Pages139-142
Number of pages4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01 Dec 2012
Externally publishedYes
EventLight at Extreme Intensities 2011, LEI 2011 - Szeged, Hungary
Duration: 14 Nov 201118 Nov 2011

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume1462
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

ConferenceLight at Extreme Intensities 2011, LEI 2011
Country/TerritoryHungary
CitySzeged
Period14/11/201118/11/2011

Keywords

  • Enhanced MeV-proton emission
  • fusion neutron bursts
  • ion bursts

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Physics and Astronomy

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