In this paper we discuss recent results in the design configuration and modelling of the PLASMON-X project aimed at the development of an innovative, high-gradient acceleration with super-intense and ultra-short laser pulses, and a tuneable, hard X/gamma-ray source, based upon Thomson scattering of optical photons by energetic electrons. Both experiments require very high power, ultra-short laser pulses in combination with very bright and short electron bunches generated either by conventional acceleration (LINAC) or by laser-driven, self injection acceleration in plasmas. The main issues concerning the integrated use of unique laser and linear accelerator installations, and the complementary use of all-optical configurations will be briefly examined.
An integrated approach to ultraintense laser sciences : the PlasmonX project / L. A. Gizzi, A. Bacci, S. Betti, C. A. Cecchetti, M. Ferrario, A. Gamucci, A. Giulietti, D. Giulietti, P. Koester, L. Labate, T. Levato, V. Petrillo, L. Serafini, P. Tomassini, C. Vaccarezza. - In: THE EUROPEAN PHYSICAL JOURNAL. SPECIAL TOPICS. - ISSN 1951-6355. - 175:1(2009), pp. 3-10. [10.1140/epjst/e2009-01109-4]
An integrated approach to ultraintense laser sciences : the PlasmonX project
V. Petrillo;
2009
Abstract
In this paper we discuss recent results in the design configuration and modelling of the PLASMON-X project aimed at the development of an innovative, high-gradient acceleration with super-intense and ultra-short laser pulses, and a tuneable, hard X/gamma-ray source, based upon Thomson scattering of optical photons by energetic electrons. Both experiments require very high power, ultra-short laser pulses in combination with very bright and short electron bunches generated either by conventional acceleration (LINAC) or by laser-driven, self injection acceleration in plasmas. The main issues concerning the integrated use of unique laser and linear accelerator installations, and the complementary use of all-optical configurations will be briefly examined.
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