High energy-density physics: From nuclear testing to the superlasers

Conference · Fri Oct 20 00:00:00 EDT 1995

OSTI ID:179298

Campbell, E M; Holmes, N C; Libby, S B; Remington, B A; Teller, E

We describe the role for the next-generation ``superlasers`` in the study of matter under extremely high energy density conditions, in comparison to previous uses of nuclear explosives for this purpose. As examples, we focus on three important areas of physics that have unresolved issues which must be addressed by experiment: Equations of state, hydrodynamic mixing, and the transport of radiation. We will describe the advantages the large lasers will have in a comprehensive experimental program.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 179298
• Report Number(s): UCRL-JC-121636-Rev.1; CONF-950846-73; ON: DE96004675; TRN: 96:006195
• Resource Relation: Conference: American Physical Society biennial conference on shock compression of condensed matter, Seattle, WA (United States), 13-18 Aug 1995; Other Information: PBD: 20 Oct 1995
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

70 PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION
LASERS
USES
ENERGY DENSITY
COMPRESSION
EQUATIONS OF STATE
RAYLEIGH-TAYLOR INSTABILITY
RADIATION TRANSPORT