LONG-PULSE LASER-PLASMA INTERACTIONS AT 1012-1015 W-CM2

被引:37
作者
RIPIN, BH
WHITLOCK, RR
YOUNG, FC
OBENSCHAIN, SP
MCLEAN, EA
DECOSTE, R
机构
[1] Naval Research Laboratory, Washington
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10.1103/PhysRevLett.43.350
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O4 [物理学];
学科分类号
0702 ;
摘要
Laser-plasma interaction physics including absorption, plasma formation, heating, plasma expansion, and energy transport, are examined for 3-nsec Nd-laser irradiances between 1012 and 1015 W/cm2. Efficient energy deposition and conditions favorable to ablative acceleration are found at 1012-1013 W/cm2, whereas reduced absorption, hot electrons, and fast ions are seen at 7×1014 W/cm2. Suitability of the observed physics to pellet fusion is discussed. © 1979 The American Physical Society.
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