Laser-Plasma Ion Beam Booster Based on Hollow-Channel Magnetic Vortex Acceleration
arXiv:2308.04745 · doi:10.1103/PhysRevResearch.6.033148
Abstract
Laser-driven ion acceleration provides ultra-short, high-charge, low-emittance beams, which are desirable for a wide range of high-impact applications. Yet after decades of research, a significant increase in maximum ion energy is still needed. This work introduces a quality-preserving staging concept for ultra-intense ion bunches that is seamlessly applicable from the non-relativistic plasma source to the relativistic regime. Full 3D particle-in-cell simulations prove robustness and capture of a high-charge proton bunch, suitable for readily available and near-term laser facilities.
arXiv comment4 pages, 4 figures, under peer review
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