Absorption physics at 351 nm in spherical geometry

Journal Article · Mon Apr 15 04:00:00 EST 1985 · Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.54.1656· OSTI ID:5594321

Richardson, M C; Craxton, R S; Delettrez, J; Keck, R L; McCrory, R L; Seka, W; Soures, J M

Absorption and energy partitioning have been measured for spherical targets irradiated on the OMEGA facility by six beams of nanosecond 351-nm laser radiation at intensities from 10/sup 13/ to 10/sup 15/ W cm/sup -2/. Efficient collisional absorption is found, in agreement with one-dimensional simulations including refraction and inhibited transport, and very low levels (approx.10/sup -4/) of superthermal electron production are demonstrated.

• Research Organization: Laboratory for Laser Energetics, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York 14623
• DOE Contract Number: AC08-80DP40124
• OSTI ID: 5594321
• Journal Information: Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 54:15; ISSN PRLTA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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