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May 4, 2026Physics of PlasmasOpen Access

Development of ultra-low density foam targets for laser–plasma interaction studies

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AMA. MăgureanuGDG. DorciomanSIS. A. Irimiciuc

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Overview

Randomized trial develops ultra-low density foam targets for enhanced ion acceleration, suggesting new advancements in laser interaction.

Key Points

  • This work aims to develop and characterize ultra-low density foam targets for improved laser-driven ion acceleration.
  • Fabrication methodology for carbon foam targets on aluminum foils.
  • Characterization using x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and Rutherford backscattering.
  • Irradiation with ultrashort laser pulses and diagnostics including fast gated imaging and cylindrical Langmuir probe.
  • Enhanced plasma kinetic energy was observed in foam-coated targets compared to others.
  • Two-dimensional hydrodynamic simulations confirmed the influence of the ultra-low density layer on plasma behavior.
  • Findings validated plasma density, expansion velocity, and temporal evolution of the plasma plume.

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Măgureanu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69f837233ed186a739981418https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0305002
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