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Mini-workshop on high repetition rate laser-driven ion acceleration

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Odyssey (Luskin Conference Center, UCLA)

Odyssey

Luskin Conference Center, UCLA
Aodhan McIlvenny (Lawrence Berkeley National Lab), Charlotte Palmer (Queen's University Belfast), Nicholas Dover (Imperial College London)
Description

While multi-Hz laser facilities are becoming more widely available, laser-driven ion acceleration experiments typically do not operate at the Hz level.  Operation at these repetition rates not only represents a key step towards exploitation of laser-driven sources for application but also provides large data-set to support fundamental understanding. 

This mini-workshop aims to support discussion of the technical challenges associated with high-repetition rate experiments including targetry, diagnostics, debris and automated control. The output of the discussion will inform development of the new short-focal length experimental area (EA2) at the Central Laser Facility's Extreme Photonics Application Centre (EPAC). 

During the workshop, researchers from a range of international facilities will share updates on their current efforts to address these technical challenges and guided discussion will aim to identify avenues for collaborative development.  The results of the discussions will be shared with the community via a white paper.

 

Charlotte Palmer
Participants
5
    • 16:05 → 16:15
      Mini-workshop introduction 10m

      Introduction outlining the format and goals of the workshop.

      Speaker: Charlotte Palmer (Queen's University Belfast)
      20260728_Palmer_Intro.pdf
    • 16:15 → 16:50
      Review of facilities: Current status and development focus of high-repetition rate laser facilities
      • 16:15
        CLF's EPAC facility 7m
        Speaker: Chris Armstrong (Central Laser Facility)
      • 16:22
        SCAPA 7m
        Speaker: Robbie Wilson (University of Strathclyde)
      • 16:29
        LBNL's BELLA 7m
        Speaker: Aodhan McIlvenny (Lawrence Berkeley National Lab)
      • 16:36
        HZDR 7m
      • 16:43
        ZEUS 7m
    • 16:50 → 16:55
      Break 5m
    • 16:55 → 17:45
      Mixed discussion 50m

      Mixed discussion of challenges including refreshing targets, debris and damage, online diagnostics, shot-to-shot stability and automated control. Discussion will be chaired and prompted by discussion leads including Robbie Wilson, Nick Dover, Chris Armstrong, Aodhan McIlvenny.

      Discussion output will shape white paper outlining community development needs and strategy.

    • 17:45 → 18:00
      Wrap-up: Summarising next steps 15m