A novel multi-shot target platform for laser-driven laboratory astrophysics experiments

A new approach to target development for laboratory astrophysics experiments at high-power laser facilities is presented. With the dawn of high-power lasers, laboratory astrophysics has emerged as a field, bringing insight into physical processes in astrophysical objects, such as the formation of st...

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Published in:	High power laser science and engineering Vol. 11
Main Authors:	Perez-Martin, Pablo, Prencipe, Irene, Sobiella, Manfred, Donat, Fabian, Kang, Ning, He, Zhiyu, Liu, Huiya, Ren, Lei, Xie, Zhiyong, Xiong, Jun, Zhang, Yan, Brack, Florian-Emanuel, Červenák, Michal, Gajdoš, Pavel, Hronová, Lenka, Kaniz, Kakolee, Kozlová, Michaela, Kroll, Florian, Pan, Xiayun, Schaumann, Gabriel, Singh, Sushil, Šmíd, Michal, Suzuki-Vidal, Francisco, Zhang, Panzheng, Sun, Jinren, Zhu, Jianqiang, Krůs, Miroslav, Falk, Katerina
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Cambridge, UK Cambridge University Press 01-01-2023
Subjects:	Adhesives Astrophysics Design Experiments Field coils Flexibility Geometry high magnetic fields High power lasers Laboratories laboratory astrophysics Lasers laser–plasma interaction magnetized plasmas Manufacturing Plasma target design high magnetic fields laser–plasma interaction target design magnetized plasmas laboratory astrophysics
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Summary:	A new approach to target development for laboratory astrophysics experiments at high-power laser facilities is presented. With the dawn of high-power lasers, laboratory astrophysics has emerged as a field, bringing insight into physical processes in astrophysical objects, such as the formation of stars. An important factor for success in these experiments is targetry. To date, targets have mainly relied on expensive and challenging microfabrication methods. The design presented incorporates replaceable machined parts that assemble into a structure that defines the experimental geometry. This can make targets cheaper and faster to manufacture, while maintaining robustness and reproducibility. The platform is intended for experiments on plasma flows, but it is flexible and may be adapted to the constraints of other experimental setups. Examples of targets used in experimental campaigns are shown, including a design for insertion in a high magnetic field coil. Experimental results are included, demonstrating the performance of the targets.
ISSN:	2095-4719 2052-3289
DOI:	10.1017/hpl.2023.8