Photon Bubbles and Ion Acceleration in a Plasma Dominated by the Radiation Pressure of an Electromagnetic Pulse
Journal Article
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· Physical Review Letters
- Physics Dept. and CNISM, University of Pisa, Pisa (Italy)
- Advanced Photon Research Centre, Japan Atomic Energy Agency, Kizu-cho, Kyoto-fu (Japan)
The stability of a thin plasma foil accelerated by the radiation pressure of a high intensity electromagnetic (e.m.) pulse is investigated analytically and with particle in cell numerical simulations. It is shown that the onset of a Rayleigh-Taylor-like instability can lead to transverse bunching of the foil and to broadening of the energy spectrum of fast ions. The use of a properly tailored e.m. pulse with a sharp intensity rise can stabilize the foil acceleration.
- OSTI ID:
- 20957941
- Journal Information:
- Physical Review Letters, Journal Name: Physical Review Letters Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 99; ISSN 0031-9007; ISSN PRLTAO
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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