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Laser-plasma acceleration of quasi-monoenergetic protons from microstructured targets

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  • H. Schwoerer

    (Friedrich-Schiller-Universität)

  • S. Pfotenhauer

    (Friedrich-Schiller-Universität)

  • O. Jäckel

    (Friedrich-Schiller-Universität)

  • K.-U. Amthor

    (Friedrich-Schiller-Universität)

  • B. Liesfeld

    (Friedrich-Schiller-Universität)

  • W. Ziegler

    (Friedrich-Schiller-Universität)

  • R. Sauerbrey

    (Friedrich-Schiller-Universität)

  • K. W. D. Ledingham

    (Friedrich-Schiller-Universität
    University of Strathclyde
    AWE plc)

  • T. Esirkepov

    (Kansai Research Establishment, JAERI
    Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology)

Abstract

Ion beams feel the squeeze Acceleration of particles by intense laser–plasma interactions is a promising alternative to conventional particle accelerators. Two groups this week report advances in this field that bring the prospect of monoenergetic ion beams closer. Such beams are necessary for various potential applications including medical proton and heavy-ion therapy. Hegelich et al. produced laser-driven C5+ions with a vastly reduced energy spread compared to previous experiments. And Schwoerer et al. produced quasi-monoenergetic proton beams from intense laser irradiation of solid microstructured targets.

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  • H. Schwoerer & S. Pfotenhauer & O. Jäckel & K.-U. Amthor & B. Liesfeld & W. Ziegler & R. Sauerbrey & K. W. D. Ledingham & T. Esirkepov, 2006. "Laser-plasma acceleration of quasi-monoenergetic protons from microstructured targets," Nature, Nature, vol. 439(7075), pages 445-448, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:nature:v:439:y:2006:i:7075:d:10.1038_nature04492
    DOI: 10.1038/nature04492
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