Laser ion acceleration via control of the near-critical density target
A Yogo, H Daido, SV Bulanov, K Nemoto, Y Oishi… - Physical Review E …, 2008 - APS
Duration-controlled amplified spontaneous emission with an intensity of 10 13 W∕ cm 2 is
used to convert a 7.5-μ m-thick polyimide foil into a near-critical plasma, in which the p …
used to convert a 7.5-μ m-thick polyimide foil into a near-critical plasma, in which the p …
Fast ignition realization experiment with high-contrast kilo-joule peta-watt LFEX laser and strong external magnetic field
A petawatt laser for fast ignition experiments (LFEX) laser system [N. Miyanaga et al., J.
Phys. IV France 133, 81 (2006)], which is currently capable of delivering 2 kJ in a 1.5 ps …
Phys. IV France 133, 81 (2006)], which is currently capable of delivering 2 kJ in a 1.5 ps …
Prepulse and amplified spontaneous emission effects on the interaction of a petawatt class laser with thin solid targets
When a finite contrast petawatt laser pulse irradiates a micron-thick foil, a prepulse
(including amplified spontaneous emission) creates a preplasma, where an ultrashort …
(including amplified spontaneous emission) creates a preplasma, where an ultrashort …
Fast ignitor target studies for the HiPER project
Target studies for the proposed High Power Laser Energy Research (HiPER) facility [M.
Dunne, Nature Phys. 2, 2 (2006)] are outlined and discussed. HiPER will deliver a 3 ω …
Dunne, Nature Phys. 2, 2 (2006)] are outlined and discussed. HiPER will deliver a 3 ω …
Optimization of cone target geometry for fast ignition
Electron energy characteristics generated by the irradiation of ultraintense laser pulses onto
solid targets are controlled by using cone targets. Two parameters characterizing the laser …
solid targets are controlled by using cone targets. Two parameters characterizing the laser …
Electromagnetic field growth triggering super-ponderomotive electron acceleration during multi-picosecond laser-plasma interaction
S Kojima, M Hata, N Iwata, Y Arikawa… - Communications …, 2019 - nature.com
The dependence of the mean kinetic energy of laser-accelerated relativistic electrons (REs)
on the laser intensity, so-called ponderomotive scaling, explains well the experimental …
on the laser intensity, so-called ponderomotive scaling, explains well the experimental …
Present status of fast ignition realization experiment and inertial fusion energy development
H Azechi, K Mima, S Shiraga, S Fujioka… - Nuclear …, 2013 - iopscience.iop.org
One of the most advanced fast ignition programmes is the fast ignition realization experiment
(FIREX). The goal of its first phase is to demonstrate ignition temperature of 5 keV, followed …
(FIREX). The goal of its first phase is to demonstrate ignition temperature of 5 keV, followed …
Plasma physics and laser development for the Fast-Ignition Realization Experiment (FIREX) Project
H Azechi, K Mima, Y Fujimoto, S Fujioka… - Nuclear …, 2009 - iopscience.iop.org
Since the approval of the first phase of the Fast-Ignition Realization Experiment (FIREX-I),
we have devoted our efforts to designing advanced targets and constructing a petawatt …
we have devoted our efforts to designing advanced targets and constructing a petawatt …
Heating efficiency evaluation with mimicking plasma conditions of integrated fast-ignition experiment
A series of experiments were carried out to evaluate the energy-coupling efficiency from
heating laser to a fuel core in the fast-ignition scheme of laser-driven inertial confinement …
heating laser to a fuel core in the fast-ignition scheme of laser-driven inertial confinement …
Integrated simulation of magnetic-field-assist fast ignition laser fusion
To enhance the core heating efficiency in fast ignition laser fusion, the concept of relativistic
electron beam guiding by external magnetic fields was evaluated by integrated simulations …
electron beam guiding by external magnetic fields was evaluated by integrated simulations …