Theory and modeling of ion acceleration from the interaction of ultra-intense lasers with solid density targets

Journal De Physique. IV : JP

Volumn 133, Issue , 2006, Pages 467-471

  Albright, B J ^a   Yin, L ^a   Kwan, T J T ^a   Bowers, K J ^a,b   Hegelich, B M ^a   Fernandez J C ^a  

^a LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL LABORATORY   (United States)

^b D E SHAW RESEARCH   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ACCELERATION; DIAGNOSTIC RADIOGRAPHY; IGNITION SYSTEMS; INERTIAL CONFINEMENT FUSION; ION BEAMS; TARGETS;

ION ACCELERATION; SOLID DENSITY TARGETS;

LASER PULSES;

EID: 33749338948     PISSN: 11554339     EISSN: 17647177     Source Type: Conference Proceeding    
DOI: 10.1051/jp4:2006133096     Document Type: Conference Paper

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