Development, operations, and applications of TW to PW lasers at the BELLA Center for plasma-based particle acceleration studies

Csaba Toth

doi:10.1117/12.3016319

11 April 2024 Development, operations, and applications of TW to PW lasers at the BELLA Center for plasma-based particle acceleration studies

Csaba Toth

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Proceedings Volume 12939, High-Power Laser Ablation VIII; 129390O (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3016319
Event: SPIE High-Power Laser Ablation, 2024, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States

Abstract

The BELLA PW Facility’s (LBNL, Berkeley CA/USA) recent laser system upgrades provide new capabilities for 1) ultrahigh intensity experiments with solid targets at Interaction Point#2 [iP2]; and 2) staged laser plasma accelerator [LPA] studies at the Second Beamline [2BL]. An overview of the special considerations, planning and implementation processes related to radiation shielding, laser and radiation interlock systems required for the safe and efficient operation of the new BELLA PW beamlines and the conduction of efficient experimental campaigns are reviewed.

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Csaba Toth "Development, operations, and applications of TW to PW lasers at the BELLA Center for plasma-based particle acceleration studies", Proc. SPIE 12939, High-Power Laser Ablation VIII, 129390O (11 April 2024); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3016319

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