Optimization for deuterium ion acceleration in foam targets by ultra-intense lasers

M. A. Bari; Z. M. Sheng; W. M. Wang; Y. T. Li; M. Salahuddin; M. H. Nasim; G. Shabbir Naz; M. A. Gondal; J. Zhang

doi:10.1017/S0263034610000285

Optimization for deuterium ion acceleration in foam targets by ultra-intense lasers

M. A. Bari, Z. M. Sheng, W. M. Wang, Y. T. Li, M. Salahuddin, M. H. Nasim, G. Shabbir Naz, M. A. Gondal, J. Zhang

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Abstract

In this article, we investigate the effects of foam target composition and laser parameters on deuterium ion energy spectra with particle-in-cell simulations. We find that localized electrostatic fields with multi peaks around the surfaces of lamellar layers inside foam target are induced. These fields accelerate deuterium ions from thin foam layers by restricting the flow of hot electrons. This mechanism of ion acceleration called as bulk ion acceleration generates large number of high energy deuterium ions. Deuterons inside foam target are accelerated up to 126MeV in case of oblique optimal angle of 30° where it is much greater than the normal laser incidence energy of 88 MeV.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	333-341
Number of pages	9
Journal	Laser and Particle Beams
Volume	28
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1017/S0263034610000285
State	Published - Jun 2010
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Bulk ion acceleration
Deuteron acceleration
Foam target
Intense laser
Laser-produced plasma

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Condensed Matter Physics
Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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Optimization for deuterium ion acceleration in foam targets by ultra-intense lasers

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