For ion implantation, that is 'hammering' ions into the surface layer of the material, conventional ion accelerators are commonly used. Laser ion sources are much simpler, cheaper and more universal.

Recently, the work was completed by the group of Prof. Sheng Meng from the Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Beijing National Research Center for Condensed Matter Physics. By ...

The objective of this project is to clarify the contribution of the magnetic field of the laser onto the ionization mechanism experimentally, which is not taken into account in the usual ...

An international research team has used carbon nanotubes to enhance the efficiency of laser acceleration, bringing table-top sources for carbon-ion therapy a step closer to reality. Therapeutic ion ...

Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä participated in an international collaboration with research groups from five countries – Belgium, Finland, France, Germany and Russia, applying ...

The 3-D current density and 2-D magnetic fields during the pinch simulation. In the 3D image, the red color represents positive current, while the blue color represents negative current. The 2D image ...

Researchers have uncovered a key step in the ionization of liquid water using the lab's high-speed 'electron camera,' MeV-UED. This reaction is of fundamental significance to a wide range of fields, ...

Many commercial techniques exist for solid sample analysis, and the best choice depends on the analytical requirements. Techniques range from inexpensive, portable methods for bulk analysis to costly, ...