Microfabrication of Silicon Hydrogenated Thin Targets for Multi-MeV Laser-Driven Proton Acceleration

作者:Picciotto Antonino*; Margarone Daniele; Crivellari Michele; Bellutti Pierluigi; Colpo Sabrina; Torrisi Lorenzo; Krasa Josef; Velhyan Andriy; Ullschmied Jiri
来源:Applied Physics Express, 2011, 4(12): 126401.
DOI:10.1143/APEX.4.126401

摘要

An ad hoc microfabrication technique was employed for the optimization of thin hydrogenated silicon membranes for the first experimental application in the field of laser-driven proton acceleration. The tetra methyl ammonium hydroxide wet etching and further microfabrication processes allowed the optimization of the target structure and geometry. Samples were doped in a H-2 environment during an annealing process at 420 degrees C in order to increase the hydrogen concentration in the silicon matrix. This solution enabled the production of high-current (about 100 mA at 1 m from the source) and multi-MeV proton beams.

  • 出版日期2011-12