Mr. Robert I. Heathcote Profile

Robert I. Heathcote

at UKRI STFC

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Proceedings Article | 18 December 2024 Presentation + Paper

Synthetic dark-field imaging for optic damage detection

Rajan Mistry, Robert Heathcote

Proceedings Volume 13190, 131900B (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3032288

KEYWORDS: Near field, Damage detection, Cameras, Pulsed laser operation, Imaging systems, Laser applications, Beam propagation method

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Proceedings Article | 13 May 2019 Presentation

Development of a PW class OPCPA beamline for the Vulcan Laser Facility (Conference Presentation)

Ian Musgrave, Giedre Archipovaite, Steve Blake, Nicola Booth, Oleg Chekhlov, Rob Clarke, Rob Heathcote, Cristina Hernandez-Gomez, Marco Galimberti, Mario Galletti, Pedro Oliveira, Dave Neely, Waseem Shaikh, Trevor Winstone, John Collier, Brian Wyborn

Proceedings Volume 11034, 110340K (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2523890

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Proceedings Article | 11 September 2018 Paper

Coded aperture x-ray imaging of high power laser-plasma interactions on the Vulcan Laser System

R. Heathcote, A. Anderson-Asubonteng, R. Clarke, M. Selwood, C. Spindloe, N. Booth

Proceedings Volume 10763, 107630U (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2319380

KEYWORDS: Coded apertures, X-ray imaging, Imaging systems, Image resolution, Image processing, High power lasers, Signal detection, Plasma

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Proceedings Article | 11 September 2018 Paper

Debris studies for high-repetition rate and high-power laser experiments at the Central Laser Facility

N. Booth, S. Astbury, E. Bryce, R. Clarke, C. Gregory, J. Green, D. Haddock, R. Heathcote, C. Spindloe

Proceedings Volume 10763, 107630S (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2318946

KEYWORDS: Coating, High power lasers, Mirrors, Plasma, Pellicles

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Proceedings Article | 13 June 2017 Presentation

Laser amplifier based on Raman amplification in plasma (Conference Presentation)

Gregory Vieux, Silvia Cipiccia, Nuno R. Lemos, Cristian Ciocarlan, Peter Grant, David Grant, Bernhard Ersfeld, MinSup Hur, Panagiotis Lepipas, Grace Manahan, David Reboredo Gil, Anna Subiel, Gregor Welsh, S. Mark Wiggins, Samuel Yoffe, John Farmer, Constantin Aniculaesei, Enrico Brunetti, Xue Yang, Robert Heathcote, Gagik Nersisyan, Ciaran L. Lewis, Alexander Pukhov, Joāo Mendanha Dias, Dino Jaroszynski

Proceedings Volume 10234, 1023407 (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2269511

KEYWORDS: Plasma, Raman spectroscopy, Laser applications, Amplifiers, Laser amplifiers, Backscatter, Solid state lasers, Solid state physics

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Proceedings Article | 19 September 2016 Presentation + Paper

A target inserter for the Vulcan Petawatt Laser interaction chamber

Robert Heathcote, Robert Clarke

Proceedings Volume 9966, 996608 (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2237741

KEYWORDS: High power lasers, Diagnostics, Kinematics, Prototyping, Pulsed laser operation, Computer programming, Aluminum, Laser applications, 3D printing, Plasma

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Proceedings Article | 25 September 2014 Paper

Modelling of a reflective waveplate for high-power lasers

Robert Heathcote, Samuel Buck, Robert Clarke, James Green

Proceedings Volume 9194, 91940N (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2062304

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Reflectivity, High power lasers, Pulsed laser operation, Polarization, Gold, Modeling, Wave plates, Coating, Phase shifts

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Proceedings Article | 10 September 2014 Paper

High-rep rate target development for ultra-intense interaction science at the Central Laser Facility

N. Booth, R. Clarke, R. Heathcote, D. Neely, R. Pattathil, D. Rusby, C. Spindloe, D. Symes, M. Tolley, S. Tomlinson

Proceedings Volume 9211, 921107 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2061803

KEYWORDS: Gemini Observatory, Interferometers, Diagnostics, Manufacturing, Semiconducting wafers, Laser applications, Tolerancing, Physics, Motion controllers, Solids

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Proceedings Article | 10 September 2013 Paper

High-power laser parabola focus modelling at the Central Laser Facility

Robert Heathcote, Robert Clarke, Trevor Winstone, James Green

Proceedings Volume 8844, 884409 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2023948

KEYWORDS: Modeling, Mirrors, High power lasers, Point spread functions, Adaptive optics, Wavefronts, Motion models, Tolerancing, Off axis mirrors, Near field optics

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Proceedings Article | 7 May 2013 Paper

Recent developments on the Vulcan High Power Laser Facility

I. Musgrave, A. Boyle, D. Carroll, R. Clarke, R. Heathcote, M. Galimberti, J. Green, D. Neely, M. Notley, B. Parry, W. Shaikh, T. Winstone, D. Pepler, A. Kidd, C. Hernandez-Gomez, J. Collier

Proceedings Volume 8780, 878003 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2019062

KEYWORDS: Optical amplifiers, Picosecond phenomena, Near field optics, Mirrors, Diagnostics, Near field, Silicates, Pulsed laser operation, Glasses, High power lasers

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Proceedings Article | 9 June 2011 Paper

Can proton radiography be used to image imploding target in ICF experiments?

L. Volpe, D. Batani, B. Vauzour, Ph. Nicolai, J. Santos, F. Dorchies, C. Fourment, S. Hulin, C. Regan, F. Perez, S. Baton, M. Koenig, K. Lancaster, M. Galimberti, R. Heathcote, M. Tolley, Ch. Spindloe, P. Koester, L. Labate, L. Gizzi, C. Benedetti, A. Sgattoni, M. Richetta

Proceedings Volume 8080, 80802F (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.892315

KEYWORDS: Radiography, Monte Carlo methods, Plasma, Sensors, Fusion energy, Diagnostics, Spherical lenses, Multiple scattering, Target detection, Scattering

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Proceedings Article | 29 September 2009 Paper

Laboratory measurements of hot iron opacities at EUV wavelengths

E. Wagenaars, L. M. R. Gartside, A. Rossall, N. Booth, S. White, C. L. S. Lewis, M. Notley, R. Heathcote, G. Tallents

Proceedings Volume 7451, 74510G (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.825057

KEYWORDS: Opacity, Iron, Extreme ultraviolet, Picosecond phenomena, Germanium, Plasma, X-ray lasers, Spectroscopy, Laser optics, Modeling

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Proceedings Article | 21 February 2005 Paper

Transmission and laser damage studies of fused silica and PMMA debris shields with picosecond light pulses

James Andrew, Bedrich Rus, Jonathan Griffiths, Rob Heathcote, David Neeley

Proceedings Volume 5647, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.584476

KEYWORDS: Silica, Pellicles, Laser induced damage, Polymethylmethacrylate, Beam splitters, Plasma physics, Near field, Pulsed laser operation, Coating, Mirrors

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