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Prof. David Neely

STFC Fellow, Laser Applications at Central Laser Facility

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Publications (47)

Proceedings Article | 18 April 2021 Presentation

Presentation

Optimisation of betatron X-rays and their applications

Zulfikar Najmudin, Matthew Streeter, Shaloo Rakheja, Stephen J. Dann, J. N. Gruse, Craig Underwood, Andre Antoine, Christopher Arran, Chris Armstrong, M. Backhouse, C. Baird, Mario Balcazar, Nicolas Bourgeois, Ceri Brenner, J. Cardarelli, Silvia Cipiccia, Oliver Finlay, C. Gregory, Peter Hatfield, Y. Katzir, Youngjea Kang, Karl Krushelnick, Nelson Lopes, Stuart Mangles, Christopher Murphy, Ning Lu, David Neely, Jens Osterhoff, L. Pickard, Kristjan Poder, Kevin Potter, P. P. Rajeev, Christopher Ridgers, Savio Rozario, Dean Rusby, Matthew Selwood, A. Shahani, Daniel Symes, Alexander Thomas, Christopher Thornton, C. Underwood, Jason Warnett, Mark Williams, Jonathan Wood

Proceedings Volume 11790, 1179006 (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2596500

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Proceedings Article | 18 April 2021 Presentation

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High-order mode structure and spectral interferometry in ultrathin foils: underpinning physics of transparency-enhanced ion acceleration

Paul McKenna, Martin King, Matthew Duff, Robbie Wilson, Bruno Gonzalez-Izquierdo, Adam Higginson, Samuel D. Williamson, Zoë Davidson, Remi Capdessus, Nicola Booth, Steven Hawkes, David Neely, Ross Gray

Proceedings Volume 11779, 117790J (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2589585

KEYWORDS: Ions, Interferometry, Polarization, Physics, Transparency, Optical testing, Superposition, Structured light, Particles, Optical simulations

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The spatio-temporal and polarisation properties of intense light is important in wide-ranging topics at the forefront of intense light-matter interactions, including laser-driven particle acceleration. In the context of experiments to optimize transparency-enhanced ion acceleration in expanding ultrathin foils, we investigate the polarisation and temporal properties of intense light measured at the rear of the target. An effective change in the angle of linear polarisation of the light results from a superposition of coherent radiation, generated by a directly accelerated bipolar electron distribution, and the light transmitted due to the onset of relativistic self-induced transparency. Simulations show that the generated light has a high-order transverse electromagnetic mode structure in both the first and second laser harmonics that can evolve on intra-pulse time-scales. The mode structure and polarisation state vary with the interaction parameters, opening up the possibility of developing this approach to achieve dynamic control of structured light fields at ultrahigh intensities [1]. We also report on frequency-resolved optical gating measurements of the light which demonstrate a novel and simple approach to diagnose the time during the interaction at which the foil becomes transparent to the laser light. This is a key parameter for optimising ion acceleration in expanding ultrathin foils. Coherent transition radiation produced at the foil rear interferes with laser light transmitted through the foil producing spectral fringes. The fringe spacing enables the relative timing of the onset of transmission with respect to the transition radiation generation to be determined. This self-referencing approach to spectral interferometry provides a route to optically controlling and optimising ion acceleration from ultrathin foils undergoing transparency [2]. [1] M.J. Duff et al., Scientific Reports 10, 105 (2020) [2] S.D.R. Williamson et al., Phys. Rev. Applied 14, 034018 (2020)

Proceedings Article | 18 April 2021 Presentation

Presentation

Enhanced laser intensity and ion acceleration due to self-focusing in expanding ultrathin foils

Paul McKenna, Timothy Frazer, Robbie Wilson, Martin King, Nicholas Butler, David Carroll, Matthew Duff, Adam Higginson, Jonathan Jarrett, Zoe Davidson, Chris Armstrong, Hao Liu, David Neely, Ross Gray

Proceedings Volume 11779, 117790K (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2589569

KEYWORDS: Ions, Ion lasers, Pulsed laser operation, Plasma, Transparency, Temperature metrology, Physics, Magnetism, Laser energy, High power lasers

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Proceedings Article | 18 April 2021 Presentation

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Selective ion acceleration by intense radiation pressure

Aodhan McIlvenny, Domenico Doria, Lorenzo Romagnani, Hamad Ahmed, Nicola Booth, Emma Ditter, Oliver Ettlinger, George Hicks, Philip Martin, Graeme Scott, Samuel Williamson, Andrea Macchi, Paul McKenna, Zulfikar Najmudin, David Neely, Satya Kar, Marco Borghesi

Proceedings Volume 11779, 117790M (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2589219

KEYWORDS: Ions, Plasma, Carbon, Pulsed laser operation, Polarization, Optical simulations, Mirrors, Picosecond phenomena, Photonic integrated circuits, Particles

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Proceedings Article | 13 May 2019 Presentation

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Development of a PW class OPCPA beamline for the Vulcan Laser Facility (Conference Presentation)

Ian Musgrave, Giedre Archipovaite, Steve Blake, Nicola Booth, Oleg Chekhlov, Rob Clarke, Rob Heathcote, Cristina Hernandez-Gomez, Marco Galimberti, Mario Galletti, Pedro Oliveira, Dave Neely, Waseem Shaikh, Trevor Winstone, John Collier, Brian Wyborn

Proceedings Volume 11034, 110340K (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2523890

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Proceedings Article | 25 October 2016 Open Access

Open Access

Presentation + Paper

Pulsed x-ray imaging of high-density objects using a ten picosecond high-intensity laser driver

D. Rusby, C. Brenner, C. Armstrong, L. Wilson, R. Clarke, A. Alejo, H. Ahmed, N. M. Butler, D. Haddock, A. Higginson, A. McClymont, S. R. Mirfayzi, C. Murphy, M. Notley, P. Oliver, R. Allott, C. Hernandez-Gomez, S. Kar, P. McKenna, D. Neely

Proceedings Volume 9992, 99920E (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2241776

KEYWORDS: Electrons, X-rays, Pulsed laser operation, X-ray imaging, Scintillators, Radiography, Imaging arrays, Spectrometers, Modulation transfer functions, X-ray sources

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Proceedings Article | 3 May 2016 Paper

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Laser induced x-ray ‘RADAR’ particle physics model

D. Lockley, R. Deas, R. Moss, L. Wilson, D. Rusby, D. Neely

Proceedings Volume 9823, 98230V (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2219910

KEYWORDS: X-rays, X-ray imaging, Radar, Sensors, Lead, Electrons, Electron beams, X-ray detectors, Computer simulations, Collimators

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The technique of high-power laser-induced plasma acceleration can be used to generate a variety of diverse effects including the emission of X-rays, electrons, neutrons, protons and radio-frequency radiation. A compact variable source of this nature could support a wide range of potential applications including single-sided through-barrier imaging, cargo and vehicle screening, infrastructure inspection, oncology and structural failure analysis. This paper presents a verified particle physics simulation which replicates recent results from experiments conducted at the Central Laser Facility at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL), Didcot, UK. The RAL experiment demonstrated the generation of backscattered X-rays from test objects via the bremsstrahlung of an incident electron beam, the electron beam itself being produced by Laser Wakefield Acceleration. A key initial objective of the computer simulation was to inform the experimental planning phase on the predicted magnitude of the backscattered X-rays likely from the test objects. This objective was achieved and the computer simulation was used to show the viability of the proposed concept (Laser-induced X-ray ‘RADAR’). At the more advanced stages of the experimental planning phase, the simulation was used to gain critical knowledge of where it would be technically feasible to locate key diagnostic equipment within the experiment. The experiment successfully demonstrated the concept of X-ray ‘RADAR’ imaging, achieved by using the accurate timing information of the backscattered X-rays relative to the ultra-short laser pulse used to generate the electron beam. By using fast response X-ray detectors it was possible to derive range information for the test objects being scanned. An X-ray radar ‘image’ (equivalent to a RADAR B-scan slice) was produced by combining individual X-ray temporal profiles collected at different points along a horizontal distance line scan. The same image formation process was used to generate images from the modelled data. The simulated images show good agreement with the experimental images both in terms of the temporal and spatial response of the backscattered X-rays. The computer model has also been used to simulate scanning over an area to generate a 3D image of the test objects scanned. Range gating was applied to the simulated 3D data to show how significant signal-to-noise ratio enhancements could be achieved to resulting 2D images when compared to conventional backscatter X-ray images. Further predictions have been made using the computer simulation including the energy distribution of the backscatter X-rays, as well as multi-path and scatter effects not measured in the experiment. Multi-path effects were shown to be the primary contributor to undesirable image artefacts observed in the simulated images. The computer simulation allowed the sources of these artefacts to be identified and highlighted the importance of mitigating these effects in the experiment. These predicted effects could be explored and verified through future experiments. Additionally the model has provided insight into potential performance limitations of the X-ray RADAR concept and informed on possible solutions. Further model developments will include simulating a more realistic electron beam energy distribution and incorporating representative detector characteristics.

Proceedings Article | 10 September 2014 Paper

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High-rep rate target development for ultra-intense interaction science at the Central Laser Facility

N. Booth, R. Clarke, R. Heathcote, D. Neely, R. Pattathil, D. Rusby, C. Spindloe, D. Symes, M. Tolley, S. Tomlinson

Proceedings Volume 9211, 921107 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2061803

KEYWORDS: Gemini Observatory, Interferometers, Diagnostics, Manufacturing, Semiconducting wafers, Laser applications, Tolerancing, Physics, Motion controllers, Solids

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Proceedings Article | 26 September 2013 Paper

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Target positioning and alignment on the Astra-Gemini facility

N. Booth, O. Ettlinger, D. Neely, R. Pattathil, A. Sellers, D. Symes

Proceedings Volume 8850, 885002 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2023965

KEYWORDS: Imaging systems, Gemini Observatory, Cameras, Mirrors, Near field optics, Reflectivity, Geometrical optics, Interferometers, Microscopes, Interferometry

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Proceedings Article | 9 May 2013 Paper

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The production of patient dose level 99mTc medical radioisotope using laser-driven proton beams

R. Clarke, S. Dorkings, D. Neely, I. Musgrave

Proceedings Volume 8779, 87791C (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2016971

KEYWORDS: Radioisotopes, Laser applications, Medical laser equipment, Technetium, Laser systems engineering, Semiconductor lasers, Positron emission tomography, Ions, Pulsed laser operation, Prototyping

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Proceedings Article | 7 May 2013 Paper

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Recent developments on the Vulcan High Power Laser Facility

I. Musgrave, A. Boyle, D. Carroll, R. Clarke, R. Heathcote, M. Galimberti, J. Green, D. Neely, M. Notley, B. Parry, W. Shaikh, T. Winstone, D. Pepler, A. Kidd, C. Hernandez-Gomez, J. Collier

Proceedings Volume 8780, 878003 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2019062

KEYWORDS: Optical amplifiers, Picosecond phenomena, Near field optics, Mirrors, Diagnostics, Near field, Silicates, Pulsed laser operation, Glasses, High power lasers

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Proceedings Article | 6 October 2011 Paper

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Coherent x-ray generation in relativistic laser/gas jet interactions

A. Pirozhkov, M. Kando, T. Zh. Esirkepov, P. Gallegos, H. Ahmed, E. Ragozin, A. Ya. Faenov, T. Pikuz, J. Koga, H. Kiriyama, P. McKenna, M. Borghesi, K. Kondo, H. Daido, Y. Kato, D. Neely, S. Bulanov

Proceedings Volume 8140, 81400A (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.892898

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Pulsed laser operation, Charge-coupled devices, X-rays, Plasma, Reflectivity, Spectrographs, Extreme ultraviolet, Polarization, Diffraction

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Proceedings Article | 9 June 2011 Paper

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On the design of experiments for the study of extreme field limits in the ultra-relativistic interaction of electromagnetic waves with plasmas

Sergei Bulanov, Timur Esirkepov, Yukio Hayashi, Masaki Kando, Hiromitsu Kiriyama, James Koga, Kiminori Kondo, Hideyuki Kotaki, Alexander Pirozhkov, Stepan Bulanov, Alexei Zhidkov, Pisin Chen, David Neely, Yoshiaki Kato, Nikolay Narozhny, Georg Korn

Proceedings Volume 8080, 80801O (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.888678

KEYWORDS: Pulsed laser operation, Radiation effects, Mirrors, Plasmas, Gamma radiation, Laser scattering, Electromagnetic radiation, Electromagnetism, Quantum electrodynamics, Magnetism

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Proceedings Article | 9 June 2011 Paper

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Experimental results performed in the framework of the HIPER European Project

D. Batani, M. Koenig, S. Baton, F. Perez, L. Gizzi, P. Koester, L. Labate, J. Honrubia, A. Debayle, J. Santos, G. Schurtz, S. Hulin, X. Ribeyre, C. Fourment, P. Nicolai, B. Vauzour, L. Gremillet, W. Nazarov, J. Pasley, G. Tallents, M. Richetta, K. Lancaster, Ch. Spindloe, M. Tolley, D. Neely, P. Norreys, M. Kozlova, J. Nejdl, B. Rus, L. Antonelli, A. Morace, L, Volpe, J. Davies, J. Wolowski, J. Badziak

Proceedings Volume 8080, 808027 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.891245

KEYWORDS: Electrons, Plasma, Magnetism, Picosecond phenomena, Copper, Aluminum, Physics, Diagnostics, Foam, Laser beam propagation

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Proceedings Article | 9 June 2011 Paper

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Repetition rate target and fusion chamber systems for HiPER

Bedrich Rus, Chris Edwards, Mike Tyldesley, Mike Griffiths, Bruno Le Garrec, Manolo Perlado, Jean-Paul Perin, Didier Guillaume, David Neely, Jiří Polan, Michaela Kozlová, Pavel Homer, Jaroslav Nejdl, Steve Sanders, Petr Havlík, Martin Kopecký, Vladimír Kolařík, Tomáš Papírek, Martin Hlaváč, Richard Haley, Lewis MacFarlane, Neil Alexander

Proceedings Volume 8080, 808020 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.891254

KEYWORDS: Fusion energy, Chemical elements, Magnetism, Optical components, Aluminum, Numerical modeling, Picosecond phenomena, Ions, Robotics, Cryogenics

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Proceedings Article | 9 June 2011 Paper

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IFE plant technology overview and contribution to HiPER proposal

J. M. Perlado, J. Sanz, J. Alvarez, D. Cereceda, S. Cuesta, S. Courtin, E. del Rio, J. Fernández, A. Fraile, D. Garoz, N. Gordillo, C. Guerrero, R. Gonzalez-Arrabal, N. Moral, R. Juarez, F. Ognissanto, A. Rivera, C. Sánchez, R. Suarez, M. Victoria, C. Edwards, J. Collier, M. Tyldesley, M. Tolley, D. Neely, B. Rus, B. Le Garrec, G. Schurtz, S. Sanders

Proceedings Volume 8080, 80801Z (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.891266

KEYWORDS: Ions, Fusion energy, Laser welding, Magnetism, Facility engineering, X-rays, Particles, Manufacturing, National Ignition Facility, Silica

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Proceedings Article | 26 May 2011 Paper

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Ion source development and radiobiology applications within the LIBRA project

M. Borghesi, S. Kar, R. Prasad, F. K. Kakolee, K. Quinn, H. Ahmed, G. Sarri, B. Ramakrishna, B. Qiao, M. Geissler, S. Ter-Avetisyan, M. Zepf, G. Schettino, B. Stevens, M. Tolley, A. Ward, J. Green, P. Foster, C. Spindloe, P. Gallegos, A.. Robinson, D. Neely, D. Carroll, O. Tresca, X. Yuan, M. Quinn, P. McKenna, N. Dover, C. Palmer, J. Schreiber, Z. Najmudin, I. Sari, M. Kraft, M. Merchant, J. C. Jeynes, K. Kirkby, F. Fiorini, D. Kirby, S. Green

Proceedings Volume 8079, 80791E (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.888262

KEYWORDS: Ions, Laser applications, Ion lasers, Laser development, Electrons, Fusion energy, Ion beams, Particles, Cancer, Carbon

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Proceedings Article | 26 May 2011 Paper

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Scintillator-based ion beam profiler for diagnosing laser-accelerated ion beams

J. Green, M. Borghesi, C. Brenner, D. Carroll, N. Dover, P. Foster, P. Gallegos, S. Green, D. Kirby, K. J. Kirkby, P. McKenna, M. Merchant, Z. Najmudin, C. A. Palmer, D. Parker, R. Prasad, K. Quinn, P. P. Rajeev, M. Read, L. Romagnani, J. Schreiber, M. Streeter, O. Tresca, C.-G. Wahlström, M. Zepf, David Neely

Proceedings Volume 8079, 807919 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.888967

KEYWORDS: Scintillators, Ions, Ion beams, Diagnostics, Charge-coupled devices, Pulsed laser operation, Ion lasers, Sensors, Physics, Ionizing radiation

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Proceedings Article | 12 May 2011 Paper

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The progress in the laser-driven proton acceleration experiment JAEA with table-tip Ti:Sappire laser system

M. Nishiuchi, K. Ogura, A. Pirozhkov, T. Tanimoto, A. Yogo, H. Sakaki, T. Hori, Y. Fukuda, M. Kanasaki, A. Sagisaka, M. Tampo, H. Kiriyama, T. Shimomura, K. Kondo, S. Kawanishi, C. Brenner, D. Neely

Proceedings Volume 8079, 80790B (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.886429

KEYWORDS: Aluminum, Laser systems engineering, Skin, Laser therapeutics, Electrons, Ions, Medical laser equipment, Laser applications, Particles, Current controlled current source

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Proceedings Article | 18 September 2007 Paper

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Space charge effects in the axis-photonique PX-1 x-ray streak camera

M. Edwards, N. Booth, Z. Zhai, G. Tallents, T. Dzelzainis, C. L. S. Lewis, P. Foster, M. Streeter, D. Neely

Proceedings Volume 6703, 67030L (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.733893

KEYWORDS: Streak cameras, X-ray lasers, Picosecond phenomena, X-rays, Mirrors, Signal detection, Optical filters, Molybdenum, Grazing incidence, Spherical lenses

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Proceedings Article | 25 July 2007 Paper

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Development of petawatt laser amplification systems at the Central Laser Facility

O. Chekhlov, E. Divall, K. Ertel, S. Hawkes, C. Hooker, I. Ross, P. Matousek, C. Hernandez-Gomez, I. Musgrave, Y. Tang, T. Winstone, D. Neely, R. Clarke, P. Foster, S. Hancock, B. Wyborn, J. Collier

Proceedings Volume 6735, 67350J (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.753222

KEYWORDS: Optical amplifiers, Crystals, Laser systems engineering, Gemini Observatory, Telescopes, Laser development, Mirrors, Colorimetry, Sapphire, Laser crystals

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Proceedings Article | 14 September 2005 Paper

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Hot dense plasma opacity measurements using x-ray lasers

G. Tallents, M. Edwards, P. Mistry, D. Whittaker, N. Booth, G. Pert, B. Rus, T. Mocek, M. Kozlova, C. L. Lewis, C. McKenna, A. Delseriey, M. Notley, D. Neely

Proceedings Volume 5919, 59190G (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.619259

KEYWORDS: Opacity, X-ray lasers, Plasma, Iron, Picosecond phenomena, Mirrors, Extreme ultraviolet, Electrons, Absorption, Solids

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Proceedings Article | 27 August 2003 Paper

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VUV and soft x-ray emission from pre-plasmas irradiated with picosecond and femtosecond pulses

Adrian Murphy, John Hirsch, Deirdre Kilbane, Eugene Kennedy, Mohamed Khater, Jean-Paul Mosnier, Amit Neogi, Gerard O'Sullivan, Ciaran Lewis, S. Topping, Rob Clarke, Edwin Divall, Peta Foster, Chris Hooker, Andrew Langley, David Neely, Padraig Dunne, John Costello

Proceedings Volume 4876, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.464228

KEYWORDS: Plasma, X-rays, Vacuum ultraviolet, Picosecond phenomena, Pulsed laser operation, Copper, Spectroscopy, Femtosecond phenomena, Electro optics, Charge-coupled devices

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Proceedings Article | 12 December 2001 Paper

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Temporal and far-field characterization of the transient Ni-like Ag x-ray laser under traveling-wave irradiation

Annie Klisnick, Jaroslav Kuba, David Ros, Antoine Carillon, Gerard Jamelot, Raymond Smith, Federico Strati, Gregory Tallents, R. Keenan, S. Topping, Ciaran Lewis, Peter Nickles, Karol Janulewicz, Fulvia Bortolotto, David Neely, R. Clarke, J. Collier, Andrew MacPhee, Claude Chenais-Popovics, Jean-Christophe Chanteloup, Denis Joyeux, Daniel Phalippou, Hiroyuki Daido, Huajing Tang

Proceedings Volume 4505, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.450576

KEYWORDS: Picosecond phenomena, X-ray lasers, Plasma, Silver, Mirrors, Spectroscopy, Pulsed laser operation, Streak cameras, Diagnostics, Charge-coupled devices

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Proceedings Article | 23 April 2001 Paper

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Vulcan upgrade: a petawatt laser facility for experiments at 1021 Wcm-2

Christopher Edwards, Ric Allott, J. Collier, Colin Danson, M. Hutchinson, David Neely, B. Wyborn

Proceedings Volume 4424, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.425537

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Optical amplifiers, Adaptive optics, Nonlinear optics, Distortion, Neodymium glass lasers, Diffraction gratings, Pulsed laser operation, Silicate glass, Diffraction

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Proceedings Article | 21 October 1999 Paper

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Progress with saturated soft x-ray lasers pumped by the Vulcan laser

Ciaran Lewis, R. Keenan, Andrew MacPhee, B. Moore, R. M. O'Rourke, Gregory Tallents, Sandrine Dobosz, S. Pestehe, F. Strati, Justin Wark, E. Wolfrum, Geoffrey Pert, Simon McCabe, P. Simms, Ric Allott, J. Collier, Colin Danson, A. Djaoui, David Neely

Proceedings Volume 3776, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.366679

KEYWORDS: Ions, Picosecond phenomena, Plasma, Samarium, X-ray lasers, Germanium, Tin, Laser optics, Ionization, X-rays

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Proceedings Article | 21 October 1999 Paper

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Saturated x-ray lasers

Gregory Tallents, G. Eker, F. Strati, S. Pestehe, J. Lin, Raymond Smith, Sandrine Dobosz, Andrew MacPhee, Ciaran Lewis, R. M. O'Rourke, R. Keenan, Geoffrey Pert, Simon McCabe, David Neely, Ric Allott

Proceedings Volume 3776, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.366656

KEYWORDS: X-ray lasers, Picosecond phenomena, Plasma, Data modeling, Ions, Optical pumping, Germanium, X-rays, Pulsed laser operation, Beryllium

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Proceedings Article | 23 July 1999 Paper

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Multi-terawatt frequency doubling of picosecond pulses for plasma interactions

David Neely, Colin Danson, Ric Allott, F. Amiranoff, E. Clark, Chris Clayton, J. Collier, A. Dangor, A. Djaoui, Christopher Edwards, P. Flintoff, Daniel Gordon, P. Hatton, Mark Harman, M. Hutchinson, K. Krushelnick, G. Malka, Victor Malka, A. Modena, Z. Najmudin, David Pepler, Ian Ross, M. Salvati, M. Santala, M. Tatarakis, M. Trentelman, T. Winstone

Proceedings Volume 3492, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.354154

KEYWORDS: Crystals, Laser crystals, Picosecond phenomena, Second-harmonic generation, Pulsed laser operation, Laser systems engineering, Plasma, Diffraction, Data conversion, Infrared radiation

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Proceedings Article | 23 July 1999 Paper

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Focused intensities of 1020 Wcm-2 with the upgraded Vulcan CPA interaction facility

Colin Danson, Ric Allott, S. Angood, G. Booth, J. Collier, A. Damerell, Christopher Edwards, P. Flintoff, J. Govans, S. Hancock, P. Hatton, S. Hawkes, M. Hutchinson, Michael Key, C. Hernandez-Gomez, John Leach, W. Lester, David Neely, Peter Norreys, M. Notley, David Pepler, C. Reason, D. Rodkiss, Ian Ross, W. Toner, M. Trentelman, J. Walczak, R. Wellstood, T. Winstone, R. Wyatt, B. Wyborn

Proceedings Volume 3492, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.354151

KEYWORDS: Oscillators, Amplifiers, Mirrors, Diagnostics, Picosecond phenomena, Control systems, Diffraction gratings, Optical design, Computing systems, Nonlinear crystals

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Proceedings Article | 7 May 1999 Paper

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Laser plasma x-ray contact microscopy of living specimens

Alkiviadis Cefalas, Panagiotis Argitis, Z. Kollia, Evangelia Sarantopoulou, Thomas Ford, Anthony Stead, A. Marranca, Colin Danson, J. Knott, David Neely

Proceedings Volume 3571, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.347658

KEYWORDS: X-rays, Photoresist materials, X-ray microscopy, Polymethylmethacrylate, Plasma, Microscopy, Epoxies, X-ray imaging, Photoresist developing, Image resolution

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Proceedings Article | 14 July 1998 Paper

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Single-pulse high-resolution x-ray contact microscopy with an advanced epoxy novolac resist

Panagiotis Argitis, Alkiviadis Cefalas, Z. Kollia, Evangelia Sarantopoulou, Thomas Ford, Tony Stead, A. Marranca, Colin Danson, J. Knott, David Neely

Proceedings Volume 3423, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.316626

KEYWORDS: X-rays, Photoresist materials, Epoxies, X-ray microscopy, Polymethylmethacrylate, Laser energy, Pulsed laser operation, Atomic force microscopy, X-ray imaging, Medium wave

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Proceedings Article | 8 December 1997 Paper

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Design and characterization of the VULCAN Nd:glass laser to give focused intensities of >1019 Wcm-2

Colin Danson, S. Angood, L. Barzanti, N. Bradwell, J. Collier, A. Damerell, Christopher Edwards, C. Johnson, Michael Key, David Neely, M. Nightingale, Peter Norreys, David Pepler, D. Rodkiss, Ian Ross, P. Ryves, N. Thompson, M. Trentelman, F. Walsh, E. Wolfrum, R. Wyatt

Proceedings Volume 3047, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.294339

KEYWORDS: Diffraction gratings, Oscillators, Amplifiers, Glasses, Diffraction, Spherical lenses, Pulsed laser operation, Plasma, Diagnostics, Mirrors

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Proceedings Article | 1 November 1997 Paper

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X-ray laser enhancement with multi-pulsing

Gregory Tallents, J. Lin, A. Demir, A. Behjat, Raymond Smith, Jie Zhang, E. Wolfrum, Justin Wark, Michael Key, Ciaran Lewis, Andrew MacPhee, S. McCabe, P. Warwick, David Neely, S. Healey, Geoffrey Pert, Peter Nickles, Mikhail Kalachnikov, Matthias Schnuerer

Proceedings Volume 3156, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.279413

KEYWORDS: X-ray lasers, Picosecond phenomena, Germanium, Plasma, Ray tracing, X-rays, Absorption, Optical simulations, Spectroscopy, Pulsed laser operation

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Proceedings Article | 1 November 1997 Paper

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Transient inversion XUV-lasers in Ti and Ge

Peter Nickles, Matthias Schnuerer, Mikhail Kalachnikov, Wolfgang Sandner, Vyacheslav Shlyaptsev, Colin Danson, David Neely, E. Wolfrum, Jie Zhang, A. Behjat, A. Demir, Gregory Tallents, P. Warwick, Ciaran Lewis

Proceedings Volume 3156, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.279405

KEYWORDS: Titanium, Germanium, X-ray lasers, Plasma, Picosecond phenomena, X-rays, Ions, Spectroscopy, CCD cameras, Pulsed laser operation

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Proceedings Article | 1 November 1997 Paper

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Recent progress in nickel-like x-ray lasers at RAL

Jie Zhang, Andrew MacPhee, J. Lin, E. Wolfrum, Joseph Nilsen, Troy Barbee, Colin Danson, Michael Key, Ciaran Lewis, David Neely, R. M. O'Rourke, Geoffrey Pert, Raymond Smith, Gregory Tallents, Justin Wark

Proceedings Volume 3156, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.279415

KEYWORDS: X-ray lasers, Plasmas, Silver, Samarium, Picosecond phenomena, Tin, Pulsed laser operation, X-rays, Charge-coupled devices, CCD image sensors

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Proceedings Article | 14 October 1997 Paper

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Film calibration for soft x-ray wavelengths

Gregory Tallents, J. Krishnan, L. Dwivedi, David Neely, I. C. Edmond Turcu

Proceedings Volume 3157, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.279423

KEYWORDS: X-rays, Calibration, X-ray lasers, Plasmas, Spectrometers, Absorbance, Photons, X-ray detectors, Carbon, Pulsed laser operation

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Proceedings Article | 8 December 1995 Paper

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Pulse generation and shaping using the ultra-high-power laser system: VULCAN

Colin Danson, L. Barzanti, Christopher Edwards, S. Edwards, C. Harrison, C. Mistry, David Neely, Peter Norreys, David Pepler, D. Rodkiss, Ian Ross, W. Toner, T. Winstone, F. Walsh, R. Wyatt

Proceedings Volume 2633, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.228259

KEYWORDS: Oscillators, Picosecond phenomena, Amplifiers, Plasma, Pulsed laser operation, Diffraction gratings, Laser systems engineering, Beam splitters, Mirrors, X-ray lasers

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Proceedings Article | 25 September 1995 Paper

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Studies of the spatial coherence of an x-ray laser

Ronald Burge, Gary Slark, Xiao-Hui Cheng, Michael Browne, David Neely, Ciaran Lewis, Andrew MacPhee

Proceedings Volume 2520, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.221639

KEYWORDS: X-ray lasers, Visibility, Fringe analysis, Diagnostics, Germanium, Diffraction, Spatial coherence, Plasma, X-rays, Diffraction gratings

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Proceedings Article | 25 September 1995 Paper

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Improving the efficiency of x-ray lasers

Gregory Tallents, Philippe Zeitoun, A. Behjat, A. Demir, M. Holden, J. Krishnan, Ciaran Lewis, Andrew MacPhee, P. Warwick, Marc Nantel, Gerard Jamelot, Bedrich Rus, Pierre Jaegle, Annie Klisnick, P. Goedtkindt, Antoine Carillon, Ernst Fill, Yuelin Li, Georg Pretzler, Dieter Schloegl, Juergen Steingruber, David Neely, Peter Norreys, Michael Key, Jie Zhang, Geoffrey Pert, S. Healy, J. Plowes

Proceedings Volume 2520, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.221650

KEYWORDS: X-ray lasers, Pulsed laser operation, Plasma, Picosecond phenomena, X-rays, Copper, Ionization, Calcium, Optical pumping, Spectrometers

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Proceedings Article | 25 September 1995 Paper

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Experimental progress in collisional x-ray laser development at ILE Osaka University

Ryosuke Kodama, Hiroyuki Daido, Kensuki Murai, G. Yuan, S. Ninomiya, Yoshiaki Kato, David Neely, Andrew MacPhee, ChangHee Nam, Il Choi

Proceedings Volume 2520, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.221641

KEYWORDS: X-ray lasers, Pulsed laser operation, X-rays, Plasma, Ions, Germanium, Neodymium, Refraction, Samarium, Beam splitters

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Proceedings Article | 18 September 1995 Paper

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Modifications for soft x-ray contact microscopy: quantification of carbon density discrimination and stereo imaging

Anthony Stead, Anton Page, Robin Cotton, David Neely, Roland Bagby, Eisuke Miura, Toshihisa Tomie, S. Shimizu, Toshikazu Majima, Peter Anastasi, Thomas Ford

Proceedings Volume 2523, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.220980

KEYWORDS: Carbon, X-rays, X-ray microscopy, X-ray imaging, Microscopy, Photoresist materials, Atomic force microscopy, Polymethylmethacrylate, Image resolution, Signal attenuation

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Proceedings Article | 10 April 1995 Paper

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Optimization of system design and performance to generate >10²⁰ Wcm^-2

Christopher Edwards, L. Barzanti, Colin Danson, Michael Key, David Neely, Peter Norreys, David Pepler, W. Toner, F. Walsh, T. Winstone, Marcus Hutchinson, Ian Mercer, D. Wilson, F. Zhou

Proceedings Volume 2377, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.206423

KEYWORDS: Oscillators, Optical amplifiers, Picosecond phenomena, Glasses, Pulsed laser operation, Neodymium lasers, Diffraction gratings, Switching, Information operations, Diodes

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Proceedings Article | 1 February 1994 Paper

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Recent progress in collisionally excited x-ray laser research at the Institute of Laser Engineering

Yoshiaki Kato, Hiroyuki Daido, Ryosuke Kodama, Kensuki Murai, G. Yuan, M. Schulz, Masanobu Yamanaka, Masaru Takagi, Tadashi Kanabe, Sadao Nakai, David Neely, Andrew MacPhee, Ciaran Lewis, Gary Slark, Masahito Niibe, Masami Tsukamoto, Yasuaki Fukuda, Hiroshi Tsunemi, Susumu Nomoto, Itsuo Kodama, Takeo Honda, Kunio Shinohara, Hiroshi Iwasaki, Tatsuo Yoshinobu

Proceedings Volume 2012, (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.167381

KEYWORDS: X-ray lasers, X-rays, Germanium, Holograms, Charge-coupled devices, Holography, Plasma, Laser engineering, Refraction, Spatial resolution

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Proceedings Article | 1 February 1994 Paper

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Development of injector/amplifier XUV lasers and initial studies of ultrashort pulse UV multiphoton ionization

Michael Key, W. Blyth, Gerald Cairns, A. Damerell, A. Dangor, Colin Danson, J. Evans, Graeme Hirst, M. Holden, Chris Hooker, J. Houliston, J. Krishnan, Ciaran Lewis, J. Lister, Andrew MacPhee, Z. Najmudin, David Neely, Peter Norreys, Allen Offenberger, Karoly Osvay, Geoffrey Pert, S. Preston, Stuart Ramsden, Ian Ross, Wilson Sibbett, Gregory Tallents, C. Smith, Justin Wark, Jie Zhang

Proceedings Volume 2012, (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.167389

KEYWORDS: Plasma, Optical amplifiers, Ionization, Extreme ultraviolet, Germanium, Mirrors, Pulsed laser operation, Diffraction, Ultraviolet radiation, Thomson scattering

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Proceedings Article | 20 October 1992 Paper

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Radiation damage of multilayer mirrors for soft x-ray lasers

Masami Tsukamoto, Masahito Niibe, Yutaka Watanabe, Akira Miyake, Takashi Iizuka, Yasuaki Fukuda, Yoshiaki Kato, Hiroyuki Shiraga, Hiroyuki Daido, Kensuki Murai, Ciaran Lewis, David Neely, Domhnail O'Neill

Proceedings Volume 1720, (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.132129

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, X-rays, Plasma, Germanium, Particles, Reflectivity, X-ray lasers, Silicon, Light scattering, Multilayers

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Proceedings Article | 5 February 1992 Paper

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Collisionally excited X-ray laser schemes: progress at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (Invited Paper)

Ciaran Lewis, Domhnail O'Neill, David Neely, James Uhomoibhi, Ronald Burge, Gary Slark, M. Brown, Alan Michette, Pierre Jaegle, Annie Klisnick, Antoine Carillon, Pierre Dhez, Gerard Jamelot, J. Raucourt, Gregory Tallents, J. Krishnan, L. Dwivedi, H. Chen, Michael Key, Ryosuke Kodama, Peter Norreys, S. Rose, Jie Zhang, Geoffrey Pert, Stuart Ramsden

Proceedings Volume 1551, (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.134807

KEYWORDS: Plasma, Germanium, Mirrors, Zone plates, Samarium, X-ray lasers, Picosecond phenomena, Microscopes, Diffraction, Modulation

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Proceedings Article | 5 February 1992 Paper

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Development of soft x-ray lasers at the Institute of Laser Engineering: recent results on Ge soft x-ray laser (Invited Paper)

Yoshiaki Kato, Hiroyuki Daido, Hiroyuki Shiraga, Masanobu Yamanaka, Hiromi Azuma, Kensuki Murai, E. Miura, G. Yuan, M. Ohmi, Kazuo Tanaka, Tadashi Kanabe, Masaru Takagi, Sadao Nakai, Ciaran Lewis, Domhnail O'Neill, David Neely, Kunio Shinohara, Masahito Niibe, Yasuaki Fukuda

Proceedings Volume 1551, (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.134808

KEYWORDS: X-ray lasers, Germanium, X-rays, Mirrors, Spatial coherence, Laser engineering, Spectroscopy, Pulsed laser operation, Ions, Amplifiers

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