
Sketch of the new PK4 setup with
the laser manipulation system
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New lab setup-in-a-box
(with the new IR laser)
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PK4 closed
(required for laser operation)
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Laser unit & power supply
(12 V, 5 A max.)
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The IR diode laser module
(beam leaves through fibre, bottom)
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Beam entry to plasma chamber
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PK4 now with plasma
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Beam profile
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Laser power characteristics
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Particles accelerated by the laser beam
(d: 5 mm; power: 2 A (upper), 4 A (lower);
velocities: 4 mm/s (upper), 8 mm/s (lower)
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