High performance compact magnetic spectrometers for energetic ion and electron measurement in ultra intense short pulse laser solid interactions
Ultra intense short pulse lasers incident on solid targets can generate relativistic electrons that then accelerate energetic protons and ions. These fast electrons and ions can effectively heat the solid target, beyond the region of direct laser interaction, and are vital to realizing the fast ignition concept. To study these energetic ions and electrons produced from the laser-target interactions, we have developed a range of spectrometers that can cover a large energy range (from less than 0.1 MeV to above 100 MeV). They are physically compact and feature high performance and low cost. We will present the basic design of these spectrometers and their test results from recent laser experiments.
- Research Organization:
- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-48
- OSTI ID:
- 945641
- Report Number(s):
- LLNL-JRNL-403823
- Journal Information:
- Review of Scientific Instruments, Journal Name: Review of Scientific Instruments Vol. 79; ISSN 0034-6748; ISSN RSINAK
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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