Scalings for narrow-band MeV proton beams from laser plasmas

S. M. Pfotenhauer, O. Jäckel, J. Polz, H. P. Schlenvoigt, M. C. Kaluza, H. Schwoerer, A. P.L. Robinson, P. Gibbon, R. Sauerbrey, K. W.D. Ledingham

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Abstract

Monoenergetic proton beams were obtained from laser-plasma interactions with unprecedented reproducibility. From hundreds of spectra, we derive an empirical scaling law between proton peak position and laser energy. The results are supported PIC simulations.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationQuantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS 2008
PublisherOptical Society of America
ISBN (Print)9781557528599
StatePublished - 2008
Externally publishedYes
EventQuantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS 2008 - San Jose, CA, United States
Duration: 4 May 20089 May 2008

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2701

Conference

ConferenceQuantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS 2008
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Jose, CA
Period4/05/089/05/08

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