Proton and Ion Spectra

Abstract

Proton and ion beams accelerated indirectly by laser pulses exhibit very special attributes, determined by the acceleration mechanism and the target geometry. In the following chapter the characteristics of the proton and ion spectra will be discussed for different target types and laser parameters. A short overview of usual characteristics, but also of observed irregularities in the spectra will be given. This is followed by Chaps. 6 and 7 where the beam emittance and the proton source dynamics will be discussed.