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J. Phys. IV France
Volume 133, June 2006
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| Page(s) | 467 - 471 | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/jp4:2006133096 | |
| Published online | 16 June 2006 | |
Inertial Fusion Sciences and Applications 2005
J.-C. Gauthier, et al.
J. Phys. IV France 133 (2006) 467-471
DOI: 10.1051/jp4:2006133096
1 Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM 87545, USA
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J.-C. Gauthier, et al.
J. Phys. IV France 133 (2006) 467-471
DOI: 10.1051/jp4:2006133096
Theory and modeling of ion acceleration from the interaction of ultra-intense lasers with solid density targets
B.J. Albright1, L. Yin1, T.J.T. Kwan1, K.J. Bowers1, 0, B.M. Hegelich1 and J.C. Fernández11 Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM 87545, USA
Abstract
The interaction of a high intensity, short-pulse laser with a thin
target can lead to the generation of a highly collimated beam of
fast ions off the rear target surface. These ion beams have the
potential to impact inertial confinement fusion applications,
including their use in diagnostics and fast-ignition. Recent work
by the authors in the modeling of ion acceleration, using both full
particle-in-cell and hybrid (particle ions, reduced electron
physics) models, is leading to improved understanding of the physics
governing ion acceleration.
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