Experimental Investigation of laser driven proton bunching with plastic foil targets

Key Points

• To investigate the process of proton bunching driven by laser interactions with plastic foil targets.
• Utilized laser systems to generate proton beams and assess their bunching characteristics.
• Employed plastic foil targets for proton generation and studied the interaction dynamics.
• Analyzed data from various laser intensities and target thicknesses to understand proton behavior.
• Demonstrated effective proton bunching at specific laser intensities and target configurations.
• Achieved significant increases in proton beam quality, enhancing acceleration potential.
• Revealed insights into the underlying physical mechanisms governing proton dynamics with foil targets.