Generation, measurement, and modeling of strong magnetic fields generated by laser-driven micro coils
Strong magnetic fields play an important role in high-energy-density plasma. Several
approaches have been investigated within a decade to access the strong magnetic field …
approaches have been investigated within a decade to access the strong magnetic field …
A new frontier in laboratory physics: magnetized electron–positron plasmas
We describe here efforts to create and study magnetized electron–positron pair plasmas, the
existence of which in astrophysical environments is well-established. Laboratory …
existence of which in astrophysical environments is well-established. Laboratory …
Quasistationary magnetic field generation with a laser-driven capacitor-coil assembly
Recent experiments are showing possibilities to generate strong magnetic fields on the
excess of 500 T with high-energy nanosecond laser pulses in a compact setup of a capacitor …
excess of 500 T with high-energy nanosecond laser pulses in a compact setup of a capacitor …
Ultrafast probing of magnetic field growth inside a laser-driven solenoid
We report on the detection of the time-dependent B-field amplitude and topology in a laser-
driven solenoid. The B-field inferred from both proton deflectometry and Faraday rotation …
driven solenoid. The B-field inferred from both proton deflectometry and Faraday rotation …
[HTML][HTML] An assessment of generating quasi-static magnetic fields using laser-driven “capacitor” coils
Over the previous decade, numerous experiments have been performed using a laser to
drive a strong, quasi-static magnetic field. Field strength and energy density measurements …
drive a strong, quasi-static magnetic field. Field strength and energy density measurements …
Cylindrical implosion platform for the study of highly magnetized plasmas at Laser MegaJoule
Investigating the potential benefits of the use of magnetic fields in inertial confinement fusion
experiments has given rise to experimental platforms like the Magnetized Liner Inertial …
experiments has given rise to experimental platforms like the Magnetized Liner Inertial …
Axial proton probing of magnetic and electric fields inside laser-driven coils
In a laser-driven coil, a laser is used to eject electrons from a plate, which then draws a
current through a loop. Diagnosing the field strength, geometry, and conditions within these …
current through a loop. Diagnosing the field strength, geometry, and conditions within these …
[HTML][HTML] Study of a magnetically driven reconnection platform using ultrafast proton radiography
A novel magnetically driven reconnection platform was created by a pair of U-shaped Cu
coils that connect two parallel Cu plates irradiated at a focused laser intensity of∼ 3× 10 16 …
coils that connect two parallel Cu plates irradiated at a focused laser intensity of∼ 3× 10 16 …
Dynamics of laser-generated magnetic fields using long laser pulses
We report on the experimental investigation of magnetic field generation with a half-loop
gold sheet coil driven by long-duration (10 ns) and high-power (0.5 TW) laser pulses. The …
gold sheet coil driven by long-duration (10 ns) and high-power (0.5 TW) laser pulses. The …
Pulse width dependence of magnetic field generation using laser-powered capacitor coils
Megagauss magnetic fields were generated by a current flowing through a U-shaped coil
connecting two parallel copper foils. Two kJ-class lasers at various pulse widths from 2 ns to …
connecting two parallel copper foils. Two kJ-class lasers at various pulse widths from 2 ns to …