  The influence of high-Z dopant (Bromine) in low-Z foam (polystyrene) target
on laser-driven fast electron propagation is studied by the 3D hybrid
particle-in-cell (PIC)/fluid code HEETS.It is found that the fast electrons are
better confined in doped targets due to the increasing resistivity of the
target, which induces a stronger resistive magnetic field which acts to
collimate the fast electron propagation.The energy deposition of fast electrons
into the background target is increased slightly in the doped target, which is
beneficial for applications requiring long distance propagation of fast
electrons, such as fast ignition.
