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Laser-Plasma Interactions and Applications<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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14th – 26th August 2011<\/h3>\n

University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland<\/h3>\n

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This ICFA\u00a0endorsed two-week International summer school aims to bring together PhD students and young postdoctoral researchers for an intensive programme of study on fundamental and applied aspects of high power laser-plasma physics.<\/p>\n

The core programme will consist of lectures by internationally renowned experts, supplemented by workshops, poster presentations and informal discussion sessions. The programme aims to enable the exchange of new ideas across these fields.<\/p>\n

Enquiries should be directed to: sussp68-at-phys.strath.ac.uk (replace -at- with @)<\/p>\n

Topics<\/h4>\n

\u2022\u00a0Theory of laser-plasma interactions
\n\u2022\u00a0Plasma wave acceleration \/ electron acceleration
\n\u2022\u00a0Undulator and betatron photon sources
\n\u2022\u00a0High harmonic generation
\n\u2022\u00a0Ion acceleration
\n\u2022\u00a0Applications of laser plasma accelerators
\n\u2022\u00a0Inertial Confinement Fusion
\n\u2022\u00a0Fast Ignition ICF and variants
\n\u2022\u00a0Plasma modelling techniques
\n\u2022\u00a0Target fabrication and characterisation
\n\u2022\u00a0Material properties at high energy density
\n\u2022\u00a0Diagnostic techniques<\/p>\n

In addition the programme will include the following activities:<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Public lecture on prospects for laser-fusion as an energy source
\n\u2022\u00a0Guest lectures and a participant poster session<\/p>\n

Objectives:<\/h4>\n

1.\u00a0To broaden the knowledge of young researchers working in high power laser-plasma science by providing them with a thorough pedagogical grounding in the interaction of laser radiation with matter, laser-plasma accelerators and inertial confinement fusion;
\n2.\u00a0To provide the participants with knowledge of the latest research trends and elucidate future exciting challenges in laser-plasma science;
\n3.\u00a0To provide young researchers with an opportunity to interact with experienced physicists and the community of fellow students active in laser-plasma science; and,
\n4.\u00a0To raise the awareness of knowledge transfer and career opportunities in laser-plasma science.<\/p>\n

Organising Committee<\/h4>\n

\u2022\u00a0Director: Prof. Paul McKenna, University of Strathclyde, UK;
\n\u2022\u00a0Co-director: Prof. Alex Andreev,\u00a0Vavilov State Optical Institute, Russia;
\n\u2022\u00a0Scientific Secretary: Prof. Bob Bingham, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and University of Strathclyde, UK;
\n\u2022\u00a0Bursaries: Prof. Dino Jaroszynski, University of Strathclyde, UK;
\n\u2022\u00a0Treasurer: Prof. David Neely, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK;
\n\u2022\u00a0Programme Advisor: Prof. Bill Kruer, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, USA;
\n\u2022\u00a0SUSSP68 Secretary: Ms Michelle King, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK.<\/p>\n

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