Experimental study of fast electron propagation with Cone-targets

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Abstract

One of the main issues of the fast ignitor scheme is the role of fast electron transport in the solid fuel heating. Recent experiments used a new target scheme based on the use of cone to guide the PW laser and enhance the electron production. In this context it is fundamental to understand the physics underlying this new target scheme. We report here recent and preliminary results of ultra-intense laser pulse interaction with three layer targets in presence of the cone. Experiments have been performed at LULI with the 100 TW laser, at intensities up to 3 1019 W/cm2. Several diagnostics have been implemented (2D K α imaging, K α spectroscopy and rear side imaging, protons emission) to quantify the cone effect.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication32nd EPS Conference on Plasma Physics 2005, EPS 2005, Held with the 8th International Workshop on Fast Ignition of Fusion Targets - Europhysics Conference Abstracts
Pages1898-1901
Number of pages4
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2005
Event32nd European Physical Society Conference on Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion combined with the 8th International Workshop on Fast Ignition of Fusion Targets - Tarragona, Spain
Duration: 27 Jun 20051 Jul 2005

Publication series

Name32nd EPS Conference on Plasma Physics 2005, EPS 2005, Held with the 8th International Workshop on Fast Ignition of Fusion Targets - Europhysics Conference Abstracts
Volume3

Conference

Conference32nd European Physical Society Conference on Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion combined with the 8th International Workshop on Fast Ignition of Fusion Targets
Country/TerritorySpain
CityTarragona
Period27/06/051/07/05

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