The Plasma Micro-accelerator (IMAGE)

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

The Plasma Micro-accelerator

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A drop of methanol is distorted to form a cup of hot plasma. Plasma waves are driven in this cup by an intense laser, releasing hot electrons, followed by accelerated protons.

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