Electro-optic analysis of the influence of target geometry on electromagnetic pulses generated by petawatt laser-matter interactions

We present an analysis of strong laser-driven electromagnetic pulses using novel electro-optic diagnostic techniques. A range of targets were considered, including thin plastic foils (20-550 nm) and mass-limited, optically-levitated micro-targets. Results from foils indicate a dependence of EMP on t...

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Main Authors: Robinson Timothy, Giltrap Samuel, Eardley Samuel, Consoli Fabrizio, De Angelis Riccardo, Ingenito Francesco, Stuart Nicholas, Verona Claudio, Smith Roland A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2018-01-01
Series:EPJ Web of Conferences
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/201816703007