Controlled direct acceleration of electrons in very strong laser fields can offer a path towards ultra-compact accelerators. Such a direct acceleration requires rectification and decoupling of the ...

The ultra smooth mirror was required to enable the researchers to perform experiments on electron acceleration in medium density gas jets, with the subsequent goal to ...

Recent advancements in particle acceleration technology have led to the discovery of a new method that promises to revolutionize the field. This breakthrough could significantly enhance our ...

New mirror improves research potential of UK-based high energy laser. RAL's new ultra-high precision off-axis parabolic mirror. The Central Laser Facility at the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory ...