Interaction of Short Petawatt Laser Pulses with Plasma
- Theory and Simulations

Laserlab Europe Workshop

Georg-Christoph-Lichtenberg-Haus, Darmstadt
October 14 - 17, 2007 -
Registered Participants Information

Title:	Dr.
Last Name:	Robinson
First Name:	Alex
E-Mail:	A.P.L.Robinsonrl.ac.uk
Affiliation for Badge:	Rutherford Appleton Laboratory
Institute:	Central Laser Facility (STFC)
Address (Street):	STFC Rutherford-Appleton Laboratory
Postal Code, City:	OX11 0QX, Chilton
Country:	United Kingdom
Phone:	01235 778368
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Author(s):	A.P.L.Robinson, M.Sherlock, P.A.Norreys
Institute(s):	Central Laser Facility, STFC Rutherford-Appleton Laboratory
Title:	Artificially Induced Magnetic Collimation of Fast Electrons
Abstract:	In this presentation we will discuss two concepts for forcing the magnetic collimation of laser-produced MeV fast electron beams in solid targets. One is basic on using two laser pulses, the first "prepares" a magnetic field to help focus the fast electrons produced the second pulse. The second concept relies on structuring the target composition so that transverse resistivity gradients generate a collimating magnetic field.