Detailed characterization of kHz-rate laser-driven fusion at a thin liquid sheet with a neutron detection suite

We present detailed characterization of laser-driven fusion and neutron production ( $\sim {10}^5$ /second) using 8 mJ, 40 fs laser pulses on a thin (<1 μm) D ${}_2$ O liquid sheet employing a measurement suite. At relativistic intensity ( $\sim 5\times {10}^{18}$ W/cm ${}^2$...

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Main Authors: Benjamin M. Knight, Connor M. Gautam, Colton R. Stoner, Bryan V. Egner, Joseph R. Smith, Chris M. Orban, Juan J. Manfredi, Kyle D. Frische, Michael L. Dexter, Enam A. Chowdhury, Anil K. Patnaik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2024-01-01
Series:High Power Laser Science and Engineering
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Online Access:https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2095471923000841/type/journal_article