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Beams of energetic negative ions and neutral atoms are obtained from water and ethanol spray targets irradiated by high intensity (5 × 10 19 W/cm2) and ultrashort (50 fs) laser pulses. The resulting spectra were measured with the Thomson parabola spectrometer, which enabled absolute measurements of both: positive and negative ions. The generation of a beam of energetic neutral hydrogen atoms was confirmed with CR-39 track detectors and their spectral characteristics have been measured using time of flight technique. Generation is ascribed to electron-capture and -loss processes in the collisions of laser-accelerated high-energy protons with spray of droplets. The same method can be applied to generate energetic negative ions and neutral atoms of different species.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Laser Acceleration of Electrons, Protons, and Ions II; and Medical Applications of Laser-Generated Beams of Particles II; and Harnessing Relativistic Plasma Waves III |
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State | Published - 2013 |
Event | Laser Acceleration of Electrons, Protons, and Ions II; and Medical Applications of Laser-Generated Beams of Particles II; and Harnessing Relativistic Plasma Waves III - Prague, Czech Republic Duration: 15 Apr 2013 → 18 Apr 2013 |
Name | Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering |
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Volume | 8779 |
ISSN (Print) | 0277-786X |
ISSN (Electronic) | 1996-756X |
Conference | Laser Acceleration of Electrons, Protons, and Ions II; and Medical Applications of Laser-Generated Beams of Particles II; and Harnessing Relativistic Plasma Waves III |
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Country/Territory | Czech Republic |
City | Prague |
Period | 15/04/13 → 18/04/13 |
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