We present a theoretical modelling able to predict the dimensions of mm-sized through-
holes produced in interactions of the 1 PW high-power 30 fs Ti: Sa laser VEGA-3 with tape
targets. We find that sizes of through-holes can be calculated by assuming that the full heat
transferred from the laser-heated electron population to the target by electron–electron
collisions drives the evaporation of target material. We demonstrate the good reproduction of
experimental results.