A novel multi-shot target platform for laser-driven laboratory astrophysics experiments

0583112 - ÚFP 2024 RIV GB eng J - Journal Article
Perez-Martin, P. - Prencipe, I. - Sobiella, M. - Donat, F. - Kang, N. - He, Z. - Liu, H. - Ren, L. - Xie, Z. - Xiong, J. - Zhang, Y. - Brack, F.E. - Červeňák, Michal - Gajdoš, Pavel - Hronová, Lenka - Kaniz, K. - Kozlová, Michaela - Kroll, F. - Pan, X. - Schaumann, G. - Singh, Sushil Kumar - Šmíd, M. - Suzuki-Vidal, F. - Zhang, P. - Sun, J. - Zhu, J. - Krůs, Miroslav - Falk, K.
A novel multi-shot target platform for laser-driven laboratory astrophysics experiments.
High Power Laser Science and Engineering. Roč. 11, February (2023), č. článku e17. ISSN 2095-4719. E-ISSN 2052-3289
R&D Projects: GA MŠMT(CZ) LM2018114
EU Projects: European Commission(XE) 871124 - LASERLAB-EUROPE
Institutional support: RVO:61389021
Keywords : high magnetic fields * laboratory astrophysics * laser-plasma interaction * magnetized plasmas * target design
OECD category: Optics (including laser optics and quantum optics)
Impact factor: 4.8, year: 2022
Method of publishing: Open access
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/high-power-laser-science-and-engineering/article/novel-multishot-target-platform-for-laserdriven-laboratory-astrophysics-experiments/5256A6ECE28837493345B1C6096539C2

A new approach to target development for laboratory astrophysics experiments at high-power laser facilities is presented. With the dawn of high-power lasers, laboratory astrophysics has emerged as a field, bringing insight into physical processes in astrophysical objects, such as the formation of stars. An important factor for success in these experiments is targetry. To date, targets have mainly relied on expensive and challenging microfabrication methods. The design presented incorporates replaceable machined parts that assemble into a structure that defines the experimental geometry. This can make targets cheaper and faster to manufacture, while maintaining robustness and reproducibility. The platform is intended for experiments on plasma flows, but it is flexible and may be adapted to the constraints of other experimental setups. Examples of targets used in experimental campaigns are shown, including a design for insertion in a high magnetic field coil. Experimental results are included, demonstrating the performance of the targets.
Permanent Link: https://hdl.handle.net/11104/0351109