Generation of High-Density High-Polarization Positrons via Single-Shot Strong Laser-Foil Interaction
Kun Xue, Ting Sun, K. Wei, Zhongpeng Li, Qian Zhao, Feng Wan, Chong Lv, Yongtao Zhao, Zhong-Feng Xu, Jian-Xing Li
Abstract
Numerical simulations show that highly-polarized dense positron beams can be generated during single-shot interaction of a strong laser with a tilted solid foil by carefully controlling the angle of incidence of the laser on the target.
Topics & Concepts
FOIL methodLaserSingle shotPolarization (electrochemistry)PositronAtomic physicsShot (pellet)Laser beamsPhysicsOpticsMaterials scienceNuclear physicsElectronChemistryPhysical chemistryComposite materialMetallurgyLaser-Plasma Interactions and DiagnosticsLaser-Matter Interactions and ApplicationsOrbital Angular Momentum in Optics