Laser-driven proton–boron fusion in a hollow spherical target
Physics of Plasmas, AIP Publishing
Laser Interaction with Matter at Extremes
Department of PhysicsIndian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, India
Target normal sheath acceleration (TNSA): a laser pulse heats foil electrons, and their sheath field at the rear surface accelerates ions. Not to scale; time is stretched.
- Laser and reflected light
- Hot electrons
- Protons
- Carbon ions
- X-rays
- Gamma rays
- Terahertz
What we study
The Laser Interaction with Matter at Extremes group, established in 2016, focuses on Intense Laser-Plasma Interactions, Table-Top Accelerators, Nuclear Fusion with Lasers, and Proton Beam Therapy.
Ion Acceleration
Ion acceleration using laser plasma is a rapidly evolving research field that has gained significant attention in recent years due to its potential for producing high-energy ion beams.
Read moreLaser Wakefield Acceleration
Laser wakefield acceleration (LWFA) works by creating a plasma wave, or wakefield, that can then be used to accelerate electrons.
Read moreUltrafast X-ray Source
One of the key advantages of laser plasma interaction as an X-ray source is its ability to produce extremely short pulses of X-rays.
Read moreProton Boron Fusion
Proton boron fusion, also known as p-B fusion or the “aneutronic fusion”, is a potential form of nuclear fusion that combines protons and boron-11 nuclei to form three alpha particles.
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Recent publications
Tunable betatron x-ray radiation by spatially varying magnetic fields in laser wakefield accelerators
Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion, IOP Publishing
Influence of Parabolic Plasma Channel Radius on Electron Injection and Betatron Radiation in Laser Wakefield Acceleration
Contributions to Plasma Physics, Wiley
Laser plasma based gamma-ray studies using micro-structured targets
Physics of Plasmas, AIP Publishing
Join the lab
We welcome ambitious students to join us for internships, master’s, or doctoral positions. If you are interested or have any questions, please feel free to contact us.