Italy has a long and prestigious history of research activity related to the field of laser/beam plasma interaction and inertial confinement fusion, dating back to the last century and spanning many decades. Pioneering experiments and theoretical research have been conducted in our country in this broad field, providing our research groups with the knowledge and expertise necessary to build...
Laser–plasma accelerators have matured to the point where they can routinely generate multi-MeV to GeV electron beams and multi-tens of MeV proton and ion beams in centimetre-scale setups. Their hallmark features, sub-nanosecond to femtosecond pulse durations, ultra-high instantaneous dose rates, make them attractive candidates for compact sources in biomedical research and, in the longer...
Laser–plasma radiation sources based on solid targets [1] are promising for a wide range of applications, from nuclear medicine to materials characterization. They are attractive because they can generate various types of radiation (e.g., high-energy electrons, ions, neutrons, and γ-rays), allow for energy tuning, and can operate within compact setups. This versatility relies on the precise...
Partial discharges (PDs) are among the main degenerative phenomena affecting electrical components in power networks. Several configurations can lead to PDs (Corona, Dielectric Barrier Discharges, Surface Discharges, etc); however, their key ingredients typically include the formation of a low-temperature, weakly ionized plasma, caused by a strong electric field, that interacts with a...
