| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/R36039/01 |
| Title: |
Studies of Strong-Field Atomic Physics at the Focus of an Intense Laser |
| Principal Investigator: |
Woolsey, Professor N |
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| Department: |
Physics |
| Organisation: |
University of York |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
01 March 2002 |
Ends: |
30 September 2005 |
Value (£): |
352,437
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| EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
| Light-Matter Interactions |
Plasmas - Laser & Fusion |
| Scattering & Spectroscopy |
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Summary on Grant Application Form |
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The aim of this proposal is the quantitative study of the emission spectra from plasmas subject to high field modification at laser irradiances up toi o^21 W/cm2. The response of an atom or ion to a strong field electric at a laser focus will be directly determined through the appearance of laser satellites and the measurement of these satellites with high-resolution X-ray spectroscopy. There exists a strong international and UK theoretical programme in atomic physics with intense lasers, however, at higher intensities there is a fundamental lack of knowledge, which can be addressed by experiment. The parameter regime accessible using the VULCAN laser at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory is extreme, and unique, and mostly unexplored. A programme of work to investigate the response of atoms and highly ionised ions to strong single frequency electric fields is outlined. This proposal brings together expertise to develop a strong-field atomic physics laser-laboratory.
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