G Zeraouli, D A Mariscal, R Hollinger, S Zahedpour Anaraki, E N Folsom, E Grace, D Rusby, M P Hill, G J Williams, G G Scott, B Sullivan, S Wang, J King, K K Swanson, R A Simpson, B Z Djordjevic, S Andrews, R Costa, B Cauble, F Albert, J J Rocca, T Ma
We present the development of a flexible tape-drive target system to generate and control secondary high-intensity laser-plasma sources. Its adjustable design permits the generation of relativistic MeV particles and x rays at high-intensity (i.e., ≥1 × 1018 W cm-2) laser facilities, at high repetition rates (>1 Hz). The compact and robust structure shows good mechanical stability and a high target placement accuracy (<4 μm RMS). Its compact and flexible design allows for mounting in both the horizontal and vertical planes, which makes it practical for use in cluttered laser-plasma experimental setups...
December 1, 2023: Review of Scientific Instruments