Electron density structure of the plasma produced on glass microballoons by 10. 6. mu. m radiation

Journal Article · Sun Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1981 · Phys. Fluids; (United States)

OSTI ID:6545039

Fedosejevs, R; Burgess, M; Enright, G D; Richardson, M C

A detailed study is presented of the 0.4 to 40 n/sub c/ plasma region created by nanosecond, 10.6 ..mu..m, 1 to 38 J laser pulses incident upon unfilled glass microballoon targets. Many interesting features were observed including electron density scale lengths (L/sub c/) and step heights (N/sub p/) through n/sub c/ as short as 0.3lambda/sub 0/ and as high as 38n/sub c/, respectively. An attempt has been made to explain these parameters in terms of recent theories, and a consistent picture only seems to emerge if important roles are assigned to the superthermal plasma component and the effect of inhibited energy transport during laser irradiation.

• Research Organization: National Research Council of Canada, Ottawa
• OSTI ID: 6545039
• Journal Information: Phys. Fluids; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Fluids; (United States) Vol. 24:3; ISSN PFLDA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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