Multi MegaGauss magnetic field and electron anisotropy measurements in ultra-relativistic plasmas

N. Booth, J. Green, K. Lancaster, A.P.L. Robinson, P.P. Rajeev, O. Culfa, R.J. Dance, J. Pasley, N.C. Woolsey, G. Chatterjee, P. Singh, G.R. Kumar, P. Hakel, R.C. Mancini, L.A. Gizzi, P. Koester, L. Labate, R. Gray

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Abstract

The magnetic fields created in ultra-intense laser plasma interactions and the effect that they have on the electron distribution and transport through the plasma is a fundamental question which has so far gone unanswered. Little is known of the magnetic fields generated in plasmas beyond the critical density layer, where the primary method of energy transport is via fast electrons. However, probing this energy deposition is extremely difficult due to the solid densities of the plasma generated in these ultra-intense interactions. Here, we show that anisotropy in electron beam distribution can be studied combining optical and x-ray spectroscopic measurements.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication39th EPS Conference on Plasma Physics 2012, EPS 2012 and the 16th International Congress on Plasma Physics
Pages105-108
Volume1
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2012
Event39th EPS Conference on Plasma Physics 2012, EPS 2012 and the 16th International Congress on Plasma Physics - Stockhom, Sweden
Duration: 2 Jul 20126 Jul 2012

Conference

Conference39th EPS Conference on Plasma Physics 2012, EPS 2012 and the 16th International Congress on Plasma Physics
Country/TerritorySweden
CityStockhom
Period2/07/126/07/12

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