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A source to deliver mesoscopic particles for laser plasma studies
Published in American Institute of Physics Inc.
2017
PMID: 28249480
Volume: 88
   
Issue: 2
Abstract
Intense ultrashort laser produced plasmas are a source for high brightness, short burst of X-rays, electrons, and high energy ions. Laser energy absorption and its disbursement strongly depend on the laser parameters and also on the initial size and shape of the target. The ability to change the shape, size, and material composition of the matter that absorbs light is of paramount importance not only from a fundamental physics point of view but also for potentially developing laser plasma sources tailored for specific applications. The idea of preparing mesoscopic particles of desired size/shape and suspending them in vacuum for laser plasma acceleration is a sparsely explored domain. In the following report we outline the development of a delivery mechanism of microparticles into an effusive jet in vacuum for laser plasma studies. We characterise the device in terms of particle density, particle size distribution, and duration of operation under conditions suitable for laser plasma studies. We also present the first results of x-ray emission from micro crystals of boric acid that extends to 100 keV even under relatively mild intensities of 1016 W/cm2. © 2017 Author(s).
About the journal
JournalData powered by TypesetReview of Scientific Instruments
PublisherData powered by TypesetAmerican Institute of Physics Inc.
ISSN00346748
Open AccessNo
Concepts (17)
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    Boric acid
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    Fighter aircraft
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    Laser beams
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    Particle size
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    Particle size analysis
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    Plasma interactions
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    Superconducting materials
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    X rays
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    DELIVERY MECHANISM
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    Fundamental physics
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    LASER ENERGY ABSORPTION
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    LASER-PLASMA ACCELERATION
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    LASER-PLASMA SOURCE
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    MATERIAL COMPOSITIONS
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    MESOSCOPIC PARTICLES
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    Particle densities
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    Laser produced plasmas