ELI-beamlines: progress in development of next generation short-pulse laser systems

Rus, B.; Bakule, Pavel; Kramer, Daniel; Naylon, Jack A.; Thoma, J.; Fibrich, Martin; Green, Jonathan T.; Lagron, J.‐C.; Antipenkov, Roman; Bartoníček, Jan; Batysta, František; Baše, R.; Boge, Robert; Buck, S.; Cupal, Josef; Drouin, M.; Ďurák, Michal; Himmel, B.; Havlíček, T.; Homer, P.; Honsa, A.; Horáček, Martin; Hříbek, Petr; Hubáček, Jan; Hubka, Zbyněk; Kalinchenko, G.; Kasl, K.; Indra, Lukáš; Korous, Philipp; Košelja, M.; Laub, M; Mazanec, Tomáš; Meadows, Alexander R.; Novák, Jakub; Peceli, Davorin; Polan, J.; Snopek, D.; Šobr, Václav; Trojek, Pavel; Tykalewicz, Bogusław; Velpula, Praveen Kumar; Verhagen, Ewold; Vyhlídka, Štěpán; Weiss, J.; Haefner, C.; Bayramian, A.; Betts, S.; Erlandson, A.; Jarboe, J.; Johnson, Gary L.; Horner, J.; Kim, D.; Koh, E.; Marshall, Christopher D.; Mason, D.; Sistrunk, Emily; Smith, Daniel; Spinka, Thomas; Stanley, J.; Stolz, Christopher J.; Suratwala, Tayyab; Telford, S.; Ditmire, T.; Gaul, E.; Donovan, M.; Frederickson, C.; Friedman, Gavin; Hammond, Doug; Hidinger, D.; Chériaux, G.; Jochmann, A.; Kepler, Matt; Malato, C.; Martinez, M.; Metzger, Thomas; Schultze, Marcel; Mason, Paul; Ertel, Klaus; Lintern, A.L.; Edwards, Chris; Hernandez‐Gomez, C.; Collier, J.

doi:10.1117/12.2269818

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“…However, because this diagnostic relies on phase-contrast techniques rather than absorption, it is able to observe regimes that would generally be undetectable to standard diagnostics without the large distances required for other phase-contrast diagnostics [6]. This makes it a valuable development for use at laser facilities such as those currently being developed as part of the ELI [43].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…To obtain the images presented in this paper, 900 shots were integrated together, implying that 90 J of laser energy was required for each shot. However, larger-scale facilities are able to produce much more intense pulses through tighter focal spots and shorter pulse durations [43]. Indeed, 10 19 W cm −2 intensities are easily achievable at such facilities.…”

Section: B Single-shot Imaging Requirementsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Proof-of-concept Talbot–Lau x-ray interferometry with a high-intensity, high-repetition-rate, laser-driven K-alpha source

Bouffetier¹,

Ceurvorst²,

Valdivia³

et al. 2020

Appl. Opt.

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Talbot-Lau x-ray interferometry is a grating-based phase-contrast technique, which enables measurement of refractive index changes in matter with micrometric spatial resolution. The technique has been established using a variety of hard x-ray sources, including synchrotron, free-electron lasers, and x-ray tubes, and could be used in the optical range for low-density plasmas. The tremendous development of table-top high-power lasers makes the use of high-intensity, laser-driven K-alpha sources appealing for Talbot-Lau interferometer applications in both high-energy-density plasma experiments and biological imaging. To this end, we present the first, to the best of our knowledge, feasibility study of Talbot-Lau phase-contrast imaging using a high-repetition-rate laser of moderate energy (100 mJ at a repetition rate of 10 Hz) to irradiate a copper backlighter foil. The results from up to 900 laser pulses were integrated to form interferometric images. A constant fringe contrast of 20% is demonstrated over 100 accumulations, while the signal-to-noise ratio continued to increase with the number of shots. Phase retrieval is demonstrated without prior ex-situ phase stepping. Instead, correlation matrices are used to compensate for the displacement between reference acquisition and the probing of a PMMA target rod. The steps for improved measurements with more energetic laser systems are discussed. The final results are in good agreement with the theoretically predicted outcomes, demonstrating the applicability of this diagnostic to a range of laser facilities for use across several disciplines.

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Section: Use For High-repetition-rate Facilities a Resolution Of Recmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: B Single-shot Imaging Requirementsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Proof-of-concept Talbot–Lau x-ray interferometry with a high-intensity, high-repetition-rate, laser-driven K-alpha source

Bouffetier¹,

Ceurvorst²,

Valdivia³

et al. 2020

Appl. Opt.

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“…The main laser considered in the first stage of implementation of the HELL platform at ELI-Beamlines is called high-repetition-rate advanced petawatt laser system (L3-HAPLS), which is designed to deliver PW pulses with energy of at least 30 J and durations <30 fs, at a repetition rate of 10 Hz [4]. It is the first all diode-pumped, high-energy femtosecond PW laser system in the world.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…HAPLS will be the world's highest average power Petawatt laser system. Even if the HELL project is organized to accommodate at the same time different laser beams that are available at ELI-Beamlines, including the 10 PW (called "L4" [4]) laser interesting for specific interaction regime [17,18], in the following, we will mainly focus on the use of the L3 laser. All of the optical simulation results depicted in the article (related to the near and far-field) are carried out by commercial software (Virtual-Lab) based on Maxwell solver field tracing.…”

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“…Laser-plasma electron acceleration [1] allows for generating high-energy particles in relatively short distances as compared to conventional linear accelerator systems, thus allowing for such energetic beams also at small and medium size research infrastructures [2][3][4][5]. Nowadays, laseraccelerated electron beams are produced with table-top laser systems from TW to PW peak power [6][7][8][9][10], thus accessing a broad energy range up to the multi-GeV level [11].…”

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HELL: High-Energy Electrons by Laser Light, a User-Oriented Experimental Platform at ELI Beamlines

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Laser wake field acceleration (LWFA) is an efficient method to accelerate electron beams to high energy. This is a benefit in research infrastructures where a multidisciplinary environment can benefit from the different secondary sources enabled, having the opportunity to extend the range of applications that is accessible and to develop new ideas for fundamental studies. The ELI Beamline project is oriented to deliver such beams to the scientific community both for applied and fundamental research. The driver laser is a Ti:Sa diode-pumped system , running at a maximum performance of 10 Hz, 30 J, and 30 fs. The possibilities to setup experiments using different focal lengths parabolas, as well as the possibility to counter-propagate a second laser beam intrinsically synchronized, are considered in the electron acceleration program. Here, we review the laser-driven electron acceleration experimental platform under implementation at ELI Beamlines, the HELL (High-energy Electrons by Laser Light) experimental platform .

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Experimental design of radiation reaction by 1 PW laser pulse and linear accelerator electron bunch

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Ong

Nakamiya

et al. 2021

High Energy Density Physics

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ELI-beamlines: progress in development of next generation short-pulse laser systems

Cited by 17 publications

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Proof-of-concept Talbot–Lau x-ray interferometry with a high-intensity, high-repetition-rate, laser-driven K-alpha source

Proof-of-concept Talbot–Lau x-ray interferometry with a high-intensity, high-repetition-rate, laser-driven K-alpha source

HELL: High-Energy Electrons by Laser Light, a User-Oriented Experimental Platform at ELI Beamlines

Experimental design of radiation reaction by 1 PW laser pulse and linear accelerator electron bunch

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