Stage 1 - Development of thin films

31/12/2024

1.1 Fabrication of metal films (Al and Au) onto quartz and polyimide substrates and their characterization

1.2 Fabrication of carbon-based films and their characterization

1.3 Hydro simulations for LIFT optimization and data analysis

1.4 Dissemination, communication, and exploitation

Stage 2 - Flyer generation

31/12/2025

2.1 Fabrication of 2 types of films on a rotating ribbon (tape drive)

2.2 Hydro simulations for LIFT optimization and data analysis

2.3 PIC simulations for laser-ion acceleration

2.4 Process optimization of the flyers (targets) via LIFT

2.5 Generation of free-standing targets from quartz substrates and process characterization

2.6 Synchronization preparation and experiment of the fs laser with the LIFT laser

2.7 Dissemination, communication, and exploitation

Stage 3 - Novel target demonstration

31/12/2026

3.1 PIC simulations for laser-ion acceleration

3.2 Generation of targets from flexible substrates and process characterization

3.3 Synchronization preparation and experiment of the fs laser with the LIFT laser

3.4 Diagnostics and experimental setup preparation

3.5 Experiment with LIFT target and fs laser

3.6 Dissemination, communication, and exploitation

Stage 4 - Wrap-up

31/03/2027

4.1 Experiment with LIFT target and fs laser

4.2 Dissemination, communication, and exploitation