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Ballistic pendula for measuring the momentum of a laser-produced plasma

Journal Article · · Rev. Sci. Instrum.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1136897· OSTI ID:6571254
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We describe the use of a ballistic pendulum array to measure the momentum of a laser-produced plasma. An in situ calibration method is described and the pendulum results are compared to measurements made with other diagnostics.

Research Organization:
Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC 20375
OSTI ID:
6571254
Journal Information:
Rev. Sci. Instrum.; (United States), Journal Name: Rev. Sci. Instrum.; (United States) Vol. 53:12; ISSN RSINA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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70 PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY
700102* -- Fusion Energy-- Plasma Research-- Diagnostics
CALIBRATION
DATA
EXPERIMENTAL DATA
INFORMATION
LASER-PRODUCED PLASMA
LINEAR MOMENTUM
MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
NUMERICAL DATA
PENDULUMS
PLASMA
PLASMA DIAGNOSTICS