Particle acceleration in magnetised shocks produced by laser and pulsed power facilities

Lead Research Organisation: University of Strathclyde
Department Name: Physics

Abstract

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Publications

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Description The research describes how electrons are accelerated at collisionless shock waves. The main result demonstrates that at low Mach number magnetised collisionless shock an electric field develops at the front of the shock wave. This electric field reflects ions that generate plasma turbulence. The turbulence accelerates the electrons to high energy. The research can explain the role collisionless shock waves play in fusion plasmas as well as astrophysical plasmas.
Exploitation Route Collisionless shock waves are important in plasma physics. They can be used to compress material to high densities and temperatures such as those found in inertial fusion devices and theta and z-pinch devices.
Sectors Energy

Other

 
Description Please see the impact description provided for EP/N013379/1' where you are asked 'How have your findings been used?. This has opened a new avenue to pursue laboratory astrophysics experiments and understand the role of shock waves in possible applications to laser fusion. In particular ion acceleration by shock waves.
First Year Of Impact 2016
Sector Energy
Impact Types Policy & public services

 
Description DOE 
Form Of Engagement Activity A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact Panel member to judge proposals for US research funding.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2016,2017,2018
 
Description EU - ERC 
Form Of Engagement Activity A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact Panel member to allocate funding from EU research funds in physics.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2016,2017,2018
 
Description Inter-relationship between Plasmas Experiments in the Laboratory and Space Plasmas (IPELS), International Topical Conference on Plasma Physics (ITCPP) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact Advisory board member
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2016,2017,2018
 
Description International Congress on Plasma Physics (ICPP) 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact Advisory board member
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2016,2017,2018
 
Description International Union of Pure and Applied Physics Working Group 14 - Particle Accelerators (IUPAP) 
Form Of Engagement Activity A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact Member of the working group.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2016,2017,2018
 
Description International conference on Laser and Plasma Wakefield Accelerators 
Form Of Engagement Activity A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact Advisory board member
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2016,2017,2018