Effect of target composition on proton energy spectra in ultraintense laser-solid interactions |
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Authors: | Robinson A P L Bell A R Kingham R J |
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Institution: | Blackett Laboratory, Prince Consort Road, Imperial College London, London SW7 2BZ, United Kingdom. |
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Abstract: | We study how the proton density in a target irradiated by an ultraintense laser affects the proton spectrum, with analytical models and Vlasov simulations. A low relative proton density gives rise to peaks in the energy spectrum. Furthermore, a target with the protons confined to a thin, low density layer produces a quasimonoenergetic spectrum. This is a simple technique for producing proton beams with a narrow energy spread for proton radiography of laser-plasma interactions. |
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