In high-intensity laser–matter interactions, including laser-induced particle acceleration, physicists generally want to work ...

Protons and other subatomic particles that are subject to the strong nuclear force have a complex structure that involves even more fundamental constituents called quarks and gluons. These quarks and ...

Ion accelerators are key tools for applications as diverse as probing the fundamental nature of matter to treating cancer in hospitals. Standard accelerator technology has been continuously developed ...

Laser-driven ion acceleration in plasma represents a rapidly evolving field where ultra-intense laser pulses interact with plasma targets to generate energetic ions over very short distances. This ...

Osaka University-led research team achieves first realization of laser-generated energetic ions. Experimental setup with the large-area suspended graphene target. Click for info. Laser-driven ion ...