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Two-plasmon decay and profile modification produced by 10. 6-. mu. m radiation at quarter-critical density

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States)
Two-plasmon decay of 10.6-..mu..m radiation has been studied in a long density scale length (approx. 300 ..mu..m) plasma using Thomson scattering and interferometry. Enhanced levels of both electron and ion plasma waves have been observed near 1/4 n/sub c/ which are quenched during the CO/sub 2/-laser pulse. Profile modification localized at approx. 1/4 n/sub c/ has also been observed.
Research Organization:
National Research Council of Canada, Division of Physics, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0R6, Canada
OSTI ID:
6190865
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 41:25; ISSN PRLTA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English