Maximizing MeV x-ray dose in relativistic laser-solid interactions

Miller, Kyle G.; Rusby, Dean R.; Kemp, Andreas J.; Wilks, Scott C.; Mori, Warren B.

doi:10.1103/PhysRevResearch.5.L012044

Title: Maximizing MeV x-ray dose in relativistic laser-solid interactions

Journal Article · 22 March 2023 · Physical Review Research

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevResearch.5.L012044 · OSTI ID:1963126

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Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE

Grant/Contract Number:: AC52-07NA27344; SC0019010; NA0003842

OSTI ID:: 1963126

Alternate ID(s):: OSTI ID: 1995056

Journal Information:: Physical Review Research, Journal Name: Physical Review Research Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 5; ISSN 2643-1564; ISSN PPRHAI

Publisher:: American Physical SocietyCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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