Abstract
We present experimental results from an all-optical diagnostic method to directly measure the evolution of the hot-electron distribution driving the acceleration of ions from thin foils using high-intensity lasers. Central parameters of laser ion acceleration such as the hot-electron density, the temperature distribution and the conversion efficiency from laser pulse energy into hot electrons become comprehensively accessible with this technique.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 103027 |
Journal | New Journal of Physics |
Volume | 12 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 15 Oct 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |