Effects of laser prepulse on proton generation

D. Batani; R. Jafer; R. Redaelli; R. Dezulian; O. Lundh; F. Lindau; A. Persson; K. Osvay; C.-G. Wahlstrom; D. C. Carroll; P. McKenna

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Effects of laser prepulse on proton generation

D. Batani, R. Jafer, R. Redaelli, R. Dezulian, O. Lundh, F. Lindau, A. Persson, K. Osvay, C.-G. Wahlstrom, D. C. Carroll, P. McKenna

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Prepulse is a major issue for laser generation of protons, often limiting the performances of laser sources. Here, we show the use of prepulse (1013W/cm2, ns duration) to actively manipulate the proton beam direction. Under oblique high-intensity irradiation (approximate to 1019W/cm2, ps duration) of the thin foil target, and for low prepulse intensities, the proton beam is directed away from the ounperturbedo target normal. Observations are discussed in terms of target normal sheath acceleration, in combination with a laser-controllable shock locally deforming the target surface.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	794-802
Number of pages	9
Journal	Radiation Effects and Defects in Solids
Volume	165
Issue number	6-10
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/10420151003732064
Publication status	Published - 2010
Event	4th Workshop on 'Pulsed Plasma Laser Ablation' (PPLA 2009) - Messina, Italy Duration: 18 Jun 2009 → 20 Jun 2009

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high-intensity lasers
fast electrons
proton beams
shock waves

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Effects of laser prepulse on proton generation

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