Laser-plasma proton acceleration with water sheet target (IMAGE)

DOE/SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

Laser-plasma proton acceleration with water sheet target

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Researchers studying laser-driven proton acceleration introduced an innovative, self-replenishing water sheet target to address the inefficiency of replacing targets after each laser pulse. The target had a surprising side effect, resulting in a naturally focused, more tightly aligned proton beam. (Greg Stewart/SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory) 

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Greg Stewart/SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

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